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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Cafe Carranza

1641 W 18th St

Last inspected Jun 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Cafe Carranza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 11, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Jun 11, 2025 to Jun 11, 2025.
Has Cafe Carranza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 11, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Jun 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOOR VENT COVER IN FRONT OF 3-COMP. SINK AND COOLER IN PREP AREA ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENT COVERS 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

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