EGG HARBOR CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

800 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS ON THE WELLS STREET SIDE WITH A GAP OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND THE FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS AND WORN CONCRETE AT THE FRONT ENTRY WAY BY THE DOUBLE DOORS...THE HOST AREA...THE WINDOW AREA ON THE CHICAGO AVE STREET SIDE...BARISTA BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHICH ALSO AIDS IN KEEPING FOOD OUT OF CRACKS AND GROOVES WHICH COULD FEED PEST AND OR INSECTS.

FEB 25

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT UNDER THE SODA DISPENCER IN THE REAR BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR FOOD DEBRIS... THE WINDOW AREA AND CORNERS NEAR THE WINDOW IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA, THE FRONT BAR SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLING UNIT WHERE THE COFFEE IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA JUST LEFT OF THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

JUL 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED STAWBERRIES WITH FUZZY WHITE SUBTANCE (MOLD) IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPRXIMATELY 1 LB OF STARBERRIES AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $10 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINERS OF WATER LOCATED AT THE COOKLINE AND THE BREAD STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

FEB 1

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

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JAN 30

2023

FAIL 7 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. A VALID CITY CERTFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT AND/OR WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CIATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MEASURED WATER AT "DEAD" END COOKLINE HAND SINK. TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 90F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT SERVICE HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

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