Cafe Korzo
2935 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 15, 2026
Cafe Korzo was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical5 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored in ice machine with handle touching ice. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses. Pic obtained container to place ice scoop.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA . ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed 4 door cold holding unit external temperature display located at front of unit. Inaccurate and not properly functioning. Internal ambient air thermometer inside unit was observed at proper cold-holding temperature under 41f. Instructed to repair and maintain external temperature display.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted commercial high temp dish machine located in dish area missing data plate and other manufacturer's instructions. Instructed to install data plate according to manufacturer instructions.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach-in coolers and cold-holding units in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near exposed hand washing sinks in food prep and rear dishwashing. Must provide hand washing signs and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near exposed hand washing sinks in food prep and rear dishwashing. Must provide hand washing signs and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without city of chicago certified food service manager certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near exposed hand washing sinks in food prep and rear dishwashing. Must provide hand washing signs and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep coolers. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine located in rear of business. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container when not in use.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid from closing properly. Also observed garbage and trush on ground surrounding garabge area. This is a food source and harborage for rodents and other pest. Must maintained garbage area adequately maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and grease build up and peeling paint on walls behind cooking equipment prep tables and prep sink in rear kitchen food prep area. Must clean repaint and maintain walls smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# on 10/02/2024. Violation#55. Observed water stained ceiling tiles above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must replace damaged ceiling tiles. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods (milk, ham, etc.) is being prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager with orginal certificate must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Prep area handwash sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must replace damaged ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates for food managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods (milk,ham, etc.) is being prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager with orginal certificate must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed metal ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs food (milk) is being prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager with orginal certificate must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Label dry food stored inside plastic containers with a common name(flour)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Broken/leaking pipe from water line behind handwashing sink. Repair issue
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
6 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 no person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee on-site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation was issued today
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management is unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have one, including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at hand wash sinks. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). No citation was issued today.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hand wash signage at all ahnd wash sinks. Instructed to have hand washing signs at all hand wash sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: The establishment intends to serve undercooked food items (steaks) with no consumer advisory, disclosure, or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation was issued today.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted no pest control log book on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a pest control log book at all times. Priority foundation #-38-020(c). No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted low-temperature dishwasher used for glass washing at the front bar not connected. Instructed to set up dishwashing machine with hot and cold running water and chemical sanitizer before use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation was issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted drain pipe from dish washing machine at the bar draining into the hand wash sink atbar. Instructed to redirect the drain line into the floor drain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site. A certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service must be present at all instructed management times tcs foods are prepared and served. Also, the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by the next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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