JUL 8
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Cafe Libra
Chicago Health Dept
1905-1907 W FOSTER AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).
3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jul 2026.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
MAY 9
2025
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE UPSTAIR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND IN THE UPSTAIRS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JUN 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AND NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BRICK WALL BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND CAPUCCINO MACHINE THE CAFE BAR AREA NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND SEALED, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PIPES, VENTS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC) STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNUSED DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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