PITTSFIELD CAFE
55 E WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL, 60602
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Type
- Canvass Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (16)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARD WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER #1 & 2 1ST FL AND WALK IN FREEZER.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACKS,DEFROST CHEST FREEZER,DELIME DISH MACHINE.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMERS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN STORAGE AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT BY PIPES ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT 1ST FL & BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOT WATER TANK AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.