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Cleo'S

1935 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Sep 17, 2025

18

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 17, 2025

  1. #9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a cook assembling a sandwich touching bread, cheese, lettuce with bare hands. Instructed manager not to allow bare hands contact with such food items. Priority violation 7-38-010.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to provide.
  3. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Open ice bin container Infront of customer seating area at bar, instructed to provide a cover or a food guard.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 17, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 26, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2010CanvassPassRisk 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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Cleo'S — questions

Did Cleo'S pass its last health inspection?
Cleo'S at 1935 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Sep 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Cleo'S?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a cook assembling a sandwich touching bread, cheese, lettuce with bare hands. Instru
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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