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Little Village Cafe

2845 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
62/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-13
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
62/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-13)
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 10×
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 - OBSERVED CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND STACKED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET TO BE FULL OF DEBRIS, TRASH, AND LOOSE ROCKS AND DRY WALL ALONG THE FLOOR AND BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 - OBSERVDE THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA TO BE MISSING MULTIPLE FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE FILTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL.

2025-05-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSAR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHES IN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE OR QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL SANITIZING CHEMICALS USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAG...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND STACKED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET TO BE FULL OF DEBRIS, TRASH, AND LOOSE ROCKS AND DRY WALL ALONG THE FLOOR AND BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND WORKING WITH A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL WHEN TURNED ON. OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL PANEL IN THE CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULLY OFF THE WALL AND NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVDE THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA TO BE MISSING MULTIPLE FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE FILTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS WELL AS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE WITHIN 30 ...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/14/2024, REPORT #2590999: #47) Observed unfinished wooden shelves in front prep area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please provide smooth, cleanable, and non porous surface for all ...

2024-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on premise at time of inspection. Manager must provide one for each new employee. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-010.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed missing thermometer in standing double door cooler and small glass door cooler. Must provide thermometer for interior of each cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed unfinished wooden shelves in front prep area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please provide smooth, cleanable, and non porous surface for all shelves.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no backflow prevention device at the mop sink located in the rear closet. Please provide a backflow prevention device.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed missing floor drain cover in the rear area of prep near the hot water tank. Provide cover for all floor drains.

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