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Cafecito

Restaurant

215 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611

Streeterville

May 8, 2023 — Canvass re-inspection

Conditional

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

No certified food manager present while preparing eggs, milk, pork, and other foods requiring oversight.

Key Findings

  • No city-certified food manager with valid original certificate was on site during food preparation. This is a priority foundation violation.
  • Thermometer missing from the coffee prep cooler containing salads.
  • Wash cloths were air-drying through prep areas instead of being stored in a sanitizing bucket with proper chemical strength.
  • Excessive crates and unnecessary items stored near garbage area risk attracting pests; burned-out ceiling lights in prep and dishwashing areas reduce visibility.

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 #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK, PORK SANDWICHES, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COFFEE PREP FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SALADS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Inspection History

Cafecito has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 4, 2026.

May 4, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Apr 27, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Mar 21, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

9 violations
Mar 18, 2025Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

14 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 11, 2025Fail

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

18 violations
Apr 17, 2024Conditional

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

11 violations
May 8, 2023ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Apr 28, 2023Fail

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

6 violations
May 23, 2022Conditional

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

5 violations