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Quick Answers
When was Pie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 29, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
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 Nov 5, 2024 to Jul 29, 2025.
Has Pie 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 Nov 5, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Canvass
Jul 29, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE MEAT BROTH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN IN TOILET ROOM.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.