Iron Cafe
3700 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Failed · as of Oct 16, 2026
Iron Cafe was last inspected on October 16, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 16, 2026 · License
Result: Fail
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Pre area hand wash sink in poor repair, Broken hot water knob, unable to shut off water. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.