Visions Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 17, 2026 Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom left corner of basement exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle at handwashing sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed "no smoking" signs not posted. Instructed manager to post "no smoking" signs. Smokin ordinance 7-32-020(a)

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance