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Hevi Cafe

51 W Huron St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 23, 2026

4

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 23, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE PIES LEFT ON COUNTER TO THAW. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST BE DONE INSIDE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING, LUKE WARM WATER.
  3. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ISSUES THAT MAY LEAD TO CONTAMINATION: ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND UNPAINTED WOOD UNDERNEATH LOW WATAGE ELECTIC OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND SEAL WOOD.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND DISPOSE OF UNNEEDED BOXES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 23, 2026ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 7, 2026License Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 25, 2026LicenseFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 16, 2026LicenseNot 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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Hevi Cafe — questions

Did Hevi Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Hevi Cafe at 51 W Huron St was inspected on Apr 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Hevi Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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