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When was Semaphore Cafe last inspected? The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 19, 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, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025.
Has Semaphore 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, 2025.
The Full Inspection History 2 inspections 1 recorded violation
noted Code 53 Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR OT NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
0 recorded violations
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source