Axum Cafe
5842 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 9, 2026
Axum Cafe was last inspected on October 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 9, 2026 · License
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers at the rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains at the rear 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on the floor inside the closet by the bathroom. Instructed to clean, organize and remove all clutter to prevent hiding places for pest.
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 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.