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Cava

1484 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 7, 2025

6

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 7, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly trap placed above food prep table, Instructed to remove.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Open garbage receptacle placed next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 7, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2024Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2024ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2024License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2024LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2024LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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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Cava — questions

Did Cava pass its last health inspection?
Cava at 1484 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Aug 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Cava?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly trap placed above food prep table, Instructed to remove.
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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