Pass

Cafe Urbano

3288 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026

Cafe Urbano was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door and side door not rodent proof doors have approximately 1/4 inch opening on bottom doors. Must make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have city of chicago certified food service manager. Priority foundation violation.

      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: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report#2638551 on 06/15/2026. #25. Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked and potential hazard of consuming such food such as eggs, beef etc. Must provide a consumer advisory, disclose and inform. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door and side door not rodent proof doors have approximately 1/4 inch opening on bottom doors. Must make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

      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 city of chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Such as veggie omelette, bacon, egg and cheeses chilaquiles, steak etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of chicago certified food service manager at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      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: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report#2638075 on 06/08/2026. Violation#25. Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked and potential hazard of consuming such food such as eggs, beef etc. Must provide a consumer advisory, disclose and inform. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door and side door not rodent proof doors have approximately 1/4 inch opening on bottom doors. Must make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

      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 city of chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Such as veggie omelette, bacon, egg and cheeses chilaquiles, steak etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of chicago certified food service manager at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or undercooked and potential hazard of consuming such food such as eggs, beef etc. Must provide a consumer advisory, disclose and inform. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door and side door not rodent proof doors have approximately 1/4 inch opening on bottom doors. Must make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in main kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice build up inside meat chest freezer located in rear food storage area. Must remove ice and clean interior surfaces of chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear of premises such as chairs, buckets, cardboard boxes, wood etc. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without allergen training certificate. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at the exposed hand washing sink in front and rear food preparation area. Person in charge provided paper towels at my request. Instructed to provide paper towels at all times in all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the exposed hand washing sink located in the front preparation area. Management provided hand soap at my request. Instructed to provide hand soap at all times in all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu itemsthat are raw or undercooked and potential hazard of consuming such food such as eggs, beef etc. Must provide a consumer advisory, disclose and inform. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door and side door not rodent proof doors have approximately 1/4 inch opening on bottom doors. Must make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and prep cooler. Must provide splashguard to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraint at all times food is handled.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in main kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice build up inside meat chest freezer located in rear food storage area. Must remove ice and clean interior surfaces of chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear of premises such as chairs, buckets, cardboard boxes, wood etc. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2619965 on 07/02/2025. 51. Handwashing sink at front prep area, slowly draining. Repair issue. #53. Both washroom doors not self closing, instructed to provide a self closing device at said doors. #57. No food handler training certificate provided on site, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without allergen training certificate. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as shelf liner. Remove,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at front prep area,slowly draining.repair issue

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Both washroom doors not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device at said doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink lcoated in prep and dish area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream maker stored in toilet room on south end of facility. Instructed to remove from toilet room and store in prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken 2 door cooler in prep area opposite pos system and 2 nonfunctional 1 door coolers also in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all lights in hood do not work. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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