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Lit Cafe

2113 W Division St, Chicago 60622 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

May 19, 2026

1

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on May 19, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT HELD OVER FROM PREVIOUS FACILITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM #1 AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF THE MOPS THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. IN STRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A MOUNTED POSITION.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AT OVERHEAD CEILING LIGHT AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 19, 2026LicensePassRisk 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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Lit Cafe — questions

Did Lit Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Lit Cafe at 2113 W Division St was inspected on May 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Lit Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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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