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Ann Sather'S Cafe

3415 N Broadway, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 4, 2026

19

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 4, 2026

  1. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 62.6 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE BLADE.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING TO SIDE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING CHIPPED FROM VENT IN DISH NEAR 3 COMP SINK NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 4, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Ann Sather'S Cafe — questions

Did Ann Sather'S Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Ann Sather'S Cafe at 3415 N Broadway was inspected on Mar 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Ann Sather'S Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 62.6 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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