ERIE CAFE
536 W ERIE ST, Chicago, IL, 60610
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 14, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FLIP OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED AT THE RIGHT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS INNER LIP LINING COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING IT FROM BREAKING OFF AND CAUSING CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA...THE BASEMENT PREP AREA...THE REAR BAR AREA...THE FRONT MAIN BAR AREA IN THE CORNERS NEAR ENTRANCE...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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.