Capital One Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 8, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2622906 on 8-27-25:48- observed no test kit or irreversible registering thermometer for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. 60-previous core violation not corrected from report #2589624 on 2-15-24:38 observed the side exit door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pest. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service lids not inverted on front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 27, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service lids not inverted on front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit or irreversible registering thermometer for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2589624 on 2-15-24:38 observed the side exit door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pest. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection summary report not posted and visible to customers. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

3. Feb 15, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the side exit door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pest.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being handled, prepared and served such as eggs and ham. Instructed manager to provide a valid city santation certificate/certified manager at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jan 5, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations