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CAFE CON LECHE D' NOCHE

2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
February 5, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (9)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA1ST FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

    OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY AREA AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATLEY 2 LB STEAK, 5 LB CEVICHE,4LB EMPANADA, 3 LB CHICKEN SOUP x2, 2 LB FLAUTAS 2 LB, 4 DOZEN EGGS, 1.5LB MASHED POTAOTES, 5LB RED SALSA, ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 49.0F-72F, STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN/COFFEE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

    OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    4-101.19 OUT C 05/05/2026 OBSERVED SOILED CRATES THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND STORAGE AREAS USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DRAIN IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID PREP SPACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES WHERE COOLING TAKES PLACE. NOTED CHIPPED PAINT IN STORAGE CLOSET 1ST FLOOR WHERE DRIED KITCHENWARE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN SAID PLACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED POROUS, WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.