JAN 12
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE L'APPETITIO.
EAT. 90/100
251 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 12, 2026 · passed
Passed all 10 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAININING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 18
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 262024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled ( salt...) instructed to label and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Found employees personal food mixed with customers food in storage cooler, instructed to separate.
APR 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 5 LBS OF GORGONZOLA POTATO SALAD @49.5F IN SANDWICH PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER, 2.5 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT IN COLD HOLD UNIT @ 45.0F, AND 5 LBS OF PREPARED TUNA LOCATED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP @52.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS SHOULD BE HELD @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLD UNIT INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY AND SANDWICH PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
MAR 142022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 14
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at coffee station, instructed to keep off ice in a clean holder.
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JAN 252021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 25
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
NOV 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEAR ENTRANCE TO COFFEE AND BAKERY SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS BETWEEN 47.1-48.2F, TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 53.1F, AND MILK AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, TURKEY SAUSAGE, AND MILK MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F. ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM REFRIGERATOR. REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED COOLER CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 (A) (1) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE: 98.6F, 1.5LBS OF EGG, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE CROISSANT, AT A VALUE OF $18.00 117.7F, 1LB OF PESTO AND EGG CROISSANT, AT A VALUE OF $6.50 112 7F, 2LBS OF VEGETABLE AND EGG CROISSANT, AT A VALUE OF $17.00 107.6F, .50LB OF SCRAMBLE EGGS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 106.0F, 3LB OF EGG, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BRIOCHE, AT A VALUE $18.00 108.7F, 1LBS OF SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND EGG BAGELS, AT A VALUE $11.00 117.7F, 2.5LBS OF EGG, CHEESE AND HAM BAGELS, AT A VALUE OF $16.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 11.5LBS, AT A VALUE OF $92.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PRE PORTIONED SALADS, ITALIAN SALAD. DOLCE CHICKEN SALAD, ETC. IN DELI COOLER., BEING PREPARED, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDE ON LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN SLIDING DOOR, HELD TOGETHER WITH CLEAR DUCT TAP, ON HOT HOLDING CASE AT DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, 9/13/18 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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