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CASA CAFE

2025 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637195

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD IDENTIFIERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-303.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE BASES OF THE BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL AREAS WHERE ITEMS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-403.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS WASTEWATER POOLING AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AND DRY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD BUILD UP, AND ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635117

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD IDENTIFIERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-303.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE BASES OF THE BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL AREAS WHERE ITEMS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-403.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS WASTEWATER POOLING AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AND DRY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD BUILD UP, AND ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634735

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FLATS (5 DOZEN) OF EGGS ON THE COUNTER OUT OF REFRIGERATION. EGGS WERE AT 66.2 DEGREES. EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EGGS UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. 10BS $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD IDENTIFIERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20-30 FLIES IN BASEMENT MOP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REAR DINING AREA. LAST PEST RECEIPT IS FROM 12-28-25 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ON BASES OF BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL AREAS WHERE ITEMS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS WASTEWATER POOLING AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AND DRY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD BUILD UP AND ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619168

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH CHARRED DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM ON SITE HAS NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607647

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON SHELVING AND ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM AND THE FILTERS OVER THE HOT LINE COOKING SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586928

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586109

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON PAPER MENU AND MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL PLATE USED FOR DISPENSING COOKED RICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS, SPOONS, AND FORKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568461

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED FACILITY RE-USING SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531919

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INFORMED THAT BAGS MUST BE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TO USE IN PLACE OF GROCERY BAGS. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BY COFFEE STATION. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR WITH DAMAGED DOOR. (SHARP EDGES) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING TO THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AND COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND SEAL SINK TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (DESK)MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF (MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING) AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DESK AND OTHER CLUTTER..

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457075

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OVER EASY EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294026

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES WITH PROCEDURES/KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS BUT THERE IS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE DISH AREA SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISH SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243550

Location recorded for this inspection · CASA CAFE · 2025 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED OVER SALSA IN REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, EGGS STORED OVER RTE SOUP IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS & RTE FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A GREEN CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IN A UNCOVERED YOGURT CONTAINER, STORED ON THE LOWER SHELVE OF THE 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CHEMICAL IN CLEAR IDENTIFIABLE CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME VISIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE BAGS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED AND FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT,AND ALSO IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE LOWER SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL AND LOCK ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT. REPAIR THE CRACKED GLASS SLIDING LID ON THE ICE CREAM COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN ALL PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS, AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN MANAGER OFFICE IN BASEMENT, ALSO, BEHIND SMALL ICE CREAM FREEZER IN BASEMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, AND UNDER STAIRS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP, AND MANAGERS OFFICE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, AND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NOT POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAKE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Nearby establishments

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  • BIRRIERIA Y TAQUERIA EL CHIVO FELIZ INC.2023 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TAQUIZAS DON RAFA2023 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • HAWAIIAN CUISINE2023 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected
  • BP2107 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608GAS STATION · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • SOUTH WESTERN SHELL2107 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608GAS STATION/MINI MART · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LOUISIANA FRIED CHICKEN2003 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Wholesale · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2032864.

Food Inspections

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