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Cafecito

26 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago 60605 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 27, 2026

26

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 27, 2026

  1. #23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS, 1 POUND OF GROUND BEEF AND 12 POUNDS OF PORK WORTH $430.00 NOT PROPERLY DATED. STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
  2. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 27, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 26, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2013Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2012ConsultationPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2010CanvassFailRisk 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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Cafecito — questions

Did Cafecito pass its last health inspection?
Cafecito at 26 E Congress Pkwy was inspected on Apr 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Cafecito?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS, 1 POUND OF GROUND BEEF AND 12 POUNDS OF PORK WORTH $430.00 NOT PROPERLY DATED. STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPE
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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