MAR 4
2026
PASS · 0 violations
October Cafe on Elston, Inc.
Chicago Health Dept
5961 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
3
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
Inspection history
FEB 25
2026
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD/COFFEE SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING WHEN DRAINING/IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →
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