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Circle Cafe

3034 S Gratten Ave Bldg, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 14, 2025

1

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 14, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOOR WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN DOORS MAKING THEM NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AND A MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS IS NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 14, 2025LicensePassRisk 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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Circle Cafe — questions

Did Circle Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Circle Cafe at 3034 S Gratten Ave Bldg was inspected on Oct 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Circle Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOOR WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN DOORS MAKING THEM NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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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