Pass

Candela Cuban Cafe

5059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 18, 2026

Candela Cuban Cafe was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 18, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food items stored on the floor in the rear storage area near rear exit door. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board attached to deli prep cooler with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to deep clean and restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

      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: Observed no back flow prevention device espresso machine. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in southeast corner of rear prep area. Noted cleaning products, ladders stacked in corner. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to business, all kept items shall be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth, and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor to ensure proper cleaning of the floor

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.