TEN CAFE
3308 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. MUST USE APPOVED SHELVING.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLING.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND BEHING REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES 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.