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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

5800 North Cafe

5800-5802 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was 5800 North Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 7 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Nov 15, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has 5800 North Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 15, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 26, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY PRESET ON TABLE TOPS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST COVER ALL SPOONS AND FORKS PRESET ON TABLE TOPS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

License

Dec 18, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

License

Nov 15, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

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