JUN 20
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE MUSTACHE.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
2313-2315 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 20, 2025 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT NORTHEAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORE ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER FOR HOLDING IN BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NOTED SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOORS IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET, HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS, DJ BOOTH, AND MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 82024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS DISHWASHING/PREPARATION/BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 22023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL TOASTER/CONVECTION OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE VINYL FLOORING IN DISREPAIR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT/WALL PAPER ON THE WALL UNDER THE HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE PHOTO BOOTH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AND WALL SO THAT THEY ARE BOTH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563117 ON 9/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WASHROOMS USED BY WOMEN. 55 - CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WASHROOMS USED BY WOMEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE FRONT WASHROOM ON THE CAFE SIDE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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JUL 222021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
JUL 132020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE PANINI PRESS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE MOP SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE SMALL WASHROOM IN THE RESTAURANT AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
OCT 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE A READY TO EAT BAGEL WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES,PAPER OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN PREP COOLER IN COFFEE AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE FURNACE ROOM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,WINDOW SILLS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE,REACH IN FREEZER,PIPE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK OF RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IN HALLWAY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING,MOP SINK AREA & PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENT COVERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK & RECORD BOOTH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR NEAR FRONT WINDOW SEATING AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2213984 9/7/18 NOT CORRECTED #58-PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/31/18 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
AUG 312018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HUMMUS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111(E)(1)(a) NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT WAS FROM JULY 2017. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THEY MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OCT 132017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall ne repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler door gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in front counter area and bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen areas by exposed hand sinks, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep areathat had food splattering by prep table need detailed cleaning.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Rear bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
APR 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING SANDWICHES WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED SAME EMPLOYEE PICKING SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS AND PUTTING IT INSIDE CHILI AND SERVING IT TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS OR TONGS AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AND A ROUGH AND UNEVEN PAVEMENT BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED A BUNCH OF DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR SMALL FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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