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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Cafe Des Cartes (Baggage T1)

11601 W Touhy Ave

Last inspected Sep 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Cafe Des Cartes (Baggage T1) last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 24, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jun 14, 2024 to Sep 24, 2025.
Has Cafe Des Cartes (Baggage T1) ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 14, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Sep 24, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSOR DOES NOT ATTACH TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 14, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT AT ON THE VENTIALTION UNIT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source

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