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EAT

Ten Cafe

3308 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-19
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-19
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2020)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 15×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-12-19 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREAS...

2025-01-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STROAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED TO BE DEEP CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

2023-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND THRESHOLD IN REAR COMMON AREA HALLYWAY OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2023-04-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN TOASTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINK AND PREP SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE MOPSINK AND INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2022-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. ...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

2021-04-29 Pass Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

2020-03-03 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-02-27 Fail License
2
serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS.

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