Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Prequel Cafe

2034 W Division St

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Prequel Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 26, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Prequel Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 26, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 28, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-12-2025, REPORT #2628492. #58- No allergen training certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

License

Dec 12, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

Unable to locate backflow preventer to ice maker and front Espresso machine, Instructed to install in and easy to view location.

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

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

No allergen training certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.

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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

License