Canvass
Dec 22, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Always Always Cafe
655 W Irving Park Rd
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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3 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Jun 3, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 22, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THE PEST CONTROL CO. WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IE: PIZZA PADDLE, CUTTING BOARDS AND BAKING SHEETS TO BE SUBMERGED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON ALL METAL SURFACES/SHELVING
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ATTACHED HOSE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND ALONG WALL JUNCTURES IN THE PIZZA OVEN AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source