Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Cleo's

1935 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Cleo's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 11, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Cleo's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 11, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint

Nov 2, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP IN SODA GUN AT BAR. MUST CLEAN.

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 STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 17, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Inspector’s Notes

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a cook assembling a sandwich touching bread, cheese, lettuce with bare hands. Instructed manager not to allow bare hands contact with such food items. Priority violation 7-38-010.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to provide.

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.

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

Open ice bin container Infront of customer seating area at bar, instructed to provide a cover or a food guard.

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

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

Canvass

Jul 11, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.

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, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source