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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Chi Cafe

2160 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Sep 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Chi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 8 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 15, 2026.
Has Chi Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 15, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Sep 15, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER STEAMER AND FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In Plain English

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

In Plain English

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 issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER STEAMER AND FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In Plain English

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

In Plain English

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

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