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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

820 Damen Cafe

820 N Damen Ave

Last inspected Oct 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was 820 Damen Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 20, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has 820 Damen Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 20, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

License

Oct 20, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 29Other

Official Wording

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR CDPH TO REVIEW ALONG WITH APPROVAL LETTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 32Other

Official Wording

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector’s Notes

NO APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR COMMENT.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 20, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 20, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

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