Conditional

West River Cafe

4400 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 16, 2026

West River Cafe was last inspected on June 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 16, 2026 · License

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical4 general1 paperwork
  • 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 the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 3)

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

  • CriticalManagement & training

    No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Must install the mop sink and connect it to the floor drain in the basement.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Repair the leaking faucet at the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: The rear washroom next to the basement stairs lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must seal the opening in the wall in the rear washroom where electrical wires are exposed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

    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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.