Maria's Cafe
9710 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 24, 2026
Maria's Cafe was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing the business name, business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the manager on site without an allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all managers on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces in prep area behind front counter. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on reach-in cooler in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to repair and mantain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in basement washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep areas. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles at all hand washing sinks.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in front basement storage area. Instructed manager to seal all brick walls to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris, litter, unused articles and equipment in outside area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in basement washroom. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation in basement washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.