HEVI CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

51 W HURON ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

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

3 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2026
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE PIES LEFT ON COUNTER TO THAW. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST BE DONE INSIDE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING, LUKE WARM WATER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ISSUES THAT MAY LEAD TO CONTAMINATION: ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND UNPAINTED WOOD UNDERNEATH LOW WATAGE ELECTIC OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND SEAL WOOD.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND DISPOSE OF UNNEEDED BOXES.

APR 7
2026
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 25
2026
FAIL 9 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON STIE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND FULLY SUPPLIED KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FULLY SUPPLIED HANDWASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE IN DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED BOTH SIDE COMPARTMENTS OF REAR 3 COMPARTMENT IN DISH AREA BACK UP WITH DARK, FOUL SMELLING WATER WHEN CENTRAL COMPARTMENT IS FILLED AND DRAINED. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CONTRACT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE GARBAGE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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