Did Erie Cafe pass its last health inspection?

Erie Cafe at 536 W Erie St was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Erie Cafe?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FLIP OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Erie Cafe

536 W Erie St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 14, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 14, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FLIP OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED AT THE RIGHT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS INNER LIP LINING COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING IT FROM BREAKING OFF AND CAUSING CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA...THE BASEMENT PREP AREA...THE REAR BAR AREA...THE FRONT MAIN BAR AREA IN THE CORNERS NEAR ENTRANCE...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 14, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2019	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 22, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2015	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2011	Complaint-Fire	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2011	Complaint-Fire	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

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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Erie Cafe — questions

Did Erie Cafe pass its last health inspection?: Erie Cafe at 536 W Erie St was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Erie Cafe?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FLIP OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS
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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