Pass

October Cafe

5961 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026

October Cafe was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD/COFFEE SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

      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 exposed hand washing sink in prep/dishwashing area leaking when draining/in use. Instructed to repair and maintain all exposed hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple missing lightshields in rear prep area. Instructed to install light shields and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.