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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Crepe Nation Express

409 W North Ave Ste 1e

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

2 inspections

License

Aug 10, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" TO 1/2" GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES AND BETWEEN WALL JUNCTURES IN THE REAR UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTURES TO ELIMINATE GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OTHER VENTILATION PROVIDED IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL AREAS WHERE OBNOXIOUS ODORS CAN OCCUR SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTFICIATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source

License

Aug 5, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

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