Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Ciao! Cafe

939 W Madison St

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Ciao! Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 17, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “No Entry”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Nov 7, 2023 to Feb 17, 2026.
Has Ciao! Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 7, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Non-Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 17, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 18, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A COPY OF ALL SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PREMISES HAS 1 PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED 8/12/25. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR AND MAINTAIN THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection