Harlem Cafe
2723 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Restaurant ZIP 60707 Risk 2 (Medium)
No Entry · as of Aug 26, 2025
Harlem Cafe was last inspected on August 26, 2025 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 26, 2025 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide a written employee health policy. Instructed to have a signed employee health policy on premises for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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: The person in charge unable to provide vomit kit and procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide vomit kit and procedure with all the necessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a visible and working thermometer inside 1-door refrigerator located in rear storage area where ice machine is located.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided inside women's washroom. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor behind ice machine and along walls in rear storage room.must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear storage room where ice machine is located. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must make ceiling in front coffee area smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed ro replace all burn out bulbs in rear dining area and maintain adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in rear storage room where ice machine is located.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.