Did Cafe Utjeha, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Cafe Utjeha, Inc. at 5350 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Nov 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Cafe Utjeha, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Cafe Utjeha, Inc.

5350 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 26, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 26, 2025

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
#6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE EATING AND DRINKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE IN A COVERED CONTAINER.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME AREAS IN THE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS, WATER PITCHERS, EQUIPMENT NEXT TO OR SURROUNDING THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TOP WOODEN PORTION OF THE WOOD COUNTER/PREP SURFACE IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING DAMAGED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOSE ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
#62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: NOTED FIVE, DIRTY WITH ASH, ASHTRAYS IN THE REAR ENCLOSED DINING ROOM OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED OWNER THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 26, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 11, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 11, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 17, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 21, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 20, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 13, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 21, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 9, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 26, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 20, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 16, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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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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Cafe Utjeha, Inc. — questions

Did Cafe Utjeha, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Cafe Utjeha, Inc. at 5350 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Nov 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Cafe Utjeha, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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