Chicago
97
EAT

Pick Me Up Cafe

4882 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
97/100

Strong record across 8 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
8
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-18
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
97/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-18
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation serious 11×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-07-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-10-28 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON FLOOR CLEANING. -------INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER USE RAISED SHELVES FOR STORING CLEANING CHEMICALS INSIDE MOP CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2023-06-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

2023-04-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

2022-08-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

1-DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS LOST/NOT ATTACHED TO COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,TOO DARK

2020-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

UNDERCOOKED FOOD NOT PROPERLY BEING DISCLOSED INSIDE MENU.(EGGS SOLD UNDERCOOKED ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS.

2020-06-09 Fail License
2
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR EGGS SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO FOOD GUARD FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE/3COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

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