Employee Cafe
1132 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 17, 2026
Employee Cafe was last inspected on August 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 17, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observdd prep table shelving where cutting boards and other kitchenware is stored with accumulated dried food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
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 floors under heavy cooking equipment in prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove dried food debris and grease in said area and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in men's restrooms, Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt) instructed to label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Large spoons used for rice scooping held in water at room temp, instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensil.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.