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5800 North Cafe

5800-5802 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 22, 2026

5800 North Cafe was last inspected on October 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

October 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

6 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in coffee station. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out light bulbs on the main prep line. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: : observed no original city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live small flies in rear prep area, 10 live small flies on walls at storage room outside of walk in cooler and 10 live small flies on walls at bar. Instructed manager must remove all small fly activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Advised to call pest control operator for service.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof rear exit door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spoons and forks improperly preset on table tops uncovered. Instructed manager must cover all spoons and forks preset on table tops to prevent potential contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.