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Cafe Mustache

Restaurant

2313-2315 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Jun 20, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Food handlers worked without hair restraints and lacked proof of food-safety training.

Key Findings

  • No handwash signage at northeast washroom; staff instructed to post and maintain.
  • Ice machine interior not clean; ice scooper stored directly on machine top instead of proper container.
  • Food handlers in prep area were not wearing hair restraints.
  • Clutter and small items scattered on floors in equipment closet, hallway, DJ booth, and mop closet; staff told to remove or store properly on elevated shelving at least 6 inches off floor.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT NORTHEAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Cafe Mustache has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Oct 7, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Jun 20, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations