Canvass
Jan 28, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Little Village Cafe
2845 N Broadway
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
May 13, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 - OBSERVED CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND STACKED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.18 - OBSERVDE THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA TO BE MISSING MULTIPLE FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE FILTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL.
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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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHES IN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE OR QUAT) AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL SANITIZING CHEMICALS USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SANITIZER TEST STRIPS BY END OF INSPECTION.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CLOSET IN MOP SINK TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND STACKED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVDE THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA TO BE MISSING MULTIPLE FILTERS ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE FILTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL.
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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS WELL AS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/14/2024, REPORT #2590999: #47) Observed unfinished wooden shelves in front prep area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please provide smooth, cleanable, and non porous surface for all shelves. #55) Observed no backflow prevention device at the mop sink located in the rear closet. Please provide a backflow prevention device. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 14, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
Observed no employee health policy on premise at time of inspection. Manager must provide one for each new employee. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-010.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing floor drain cover in the rear area of prep near the hot water tank. Provide cover for all floor drains.
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 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
Observed missing thermometer in standing double door cooler and small glass door cooler. Must provide thermometer for interior of each cooler.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
Observed unfinished wooden shelves in front prep area. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Please provide smooth, cleanable, and non porous surface for all shelves.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
Observed no backflow prevention device at the mop sink located in the rear closet. Please provide a backflow prevention device.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source