Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Dreamcatcher Cafe

1824 W 47th St

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Pass w/ Conditions

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Quick Answers

When was Dreamcatcher Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 18, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from May 13, 2025 to May 18, 2026.
Has Dreamcatcher Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 13, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

May 18, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, milk...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

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, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

License

May 13, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL 3 COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

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