Pass

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

Pass

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

  • 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

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. No Entry

    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.