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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Hello Kitty Cafe

360 N Michigan Ave, Chicago 60601 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 20, 2026

3

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 20, 2026

  1. #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM NEAR DINING AREA.
  3. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR 1ST FL PREP AREA.
  4. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING DOOR AND MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT & MIDDLE ,LEAKY FAUCETS AT SAME TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEAR OVEN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 20, 2026License Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 17, 2026LicenseFailRisk 2 (Medium)
May 23, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 2 (Medium)

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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Hello Kitty Cafe — questions

Did Hello Kitty Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Hello Kitty Cafe at 360 N Michigan Ave was inspected on Apr 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Hello Kitty Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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