LA CATEDRAL CAFE ON OGDEN INC..

Chicago Health Dept

1407 S WASHTENAW AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25
2025
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS WORN, DISPLAYING A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP SO THAT IT RODENT/INSECT PROOFS THE DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH IN THE REAR PRE AREA STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

THE SCOOP USED TO GET THE TORTILLA CHIPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY STORED. SCOOP IS LYING IN TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP IN CHIPS OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

LARGE CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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

THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE CEILING IN THE REAR ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS DAMAGED/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

NOV 6
2024
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 29
2024
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING AROUND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ANT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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