Mi Gente Cafe
5237 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Restaurant ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 18, 2026
Mi Gente Cafe was last inspected on August 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed large display cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 47 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control service report or contract on site. Only a book with a certificate was provided. Instructed manager to acquire service report or contract with business name listed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed copper utility line running along floor near service window. Instructed manager to ensure that pipe is not exposed unnecesarily and is not on floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.