Canvass
Jul 2, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Milk & Honey Cafe
1920 W Division St
Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 4, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 24, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 46 (SWISS CHEESE) AND 48 (DICED TOMATOES) F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/3 POUND SWISS CHEESE AND 1/2 POUND DICED TOMAOTES ($10). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE DISH AREA SPLASHED ONTO THE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2590629, DATED MARCH 7, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #47 REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGEMENT POSTED SUMMARY FROM REPORT CONDUCTED ON JUNE 8 2023 AND NOT REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 28 2024 INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT. THE MANAGER SWITCHED TO THE SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024, DURING THE INSPECTION. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
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, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 28, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHLORINE SANITIZER. MANAGER-PROVIDED QUAT TEST STRIPS FACILITY HAS A DISH MACHINE THAT UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source