Cafe Descartes Company
66 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 12, 2025
Cafe Descartes Company was last inspected on September 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 12, 2025 · License
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disinfectant effective against norovirus on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain disinfectant effective against norovirus and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in front prep area and men and women's handwashing sinks. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.