License Re-Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mi Gente Cafe
5237 N Harlem Ave
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsLicense
Aug 14, 2026
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3 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT OR CONTRACT ON SITE. ONLY A BOOK WITH A CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE SERVICE REPORT OR CONTRACT WITH BUSINESS NAME LISTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
In plain English
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COPPER UTILITY LINE RUNNING ALONG FLOOR NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT PIPE IS NOT EXPOSED UNNECESARILY AND IS NOT ON FLOOR.
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, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source