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Cafecito

Restaurant

401-403 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Sep 17, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Kitchen hand sink had black mold growth and required cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Hand sink at kitchen entrance was dirty with black mold.
  • Clean mixing bowls were not stored inverted, risking contamination.
  • Walk-in cooler had inadequate lighting; energy-saving bulb provides insufficient intensity.
  • Dirty unused equipment in rear storage room must be removed to prevent pest problems.

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 #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

: 4-602.13-- HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #45 — SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-903.11(A;C)-- CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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Inspection History

Cafecito has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 17, 2026.

Sep 17, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 10, 2026Fail

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

15 violations
May 1, 2025Pass

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