Chicago · Official inspection records

Caspian Cafe

5691 N Milwaukee AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for Caspian Cafe on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345810

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353231

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DEBRIS NO RAILS BY THE FRONT WINDOW,OLD FOOD PARTICLE ON DOOR OF PASTRY COOLER AND MOLD INSIDE UNUSED COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILT UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336131

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271394

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under kitchen prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604487

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving in front prep area not clean needs detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in front bar area not clean need detailed cleaning, floors behind grill not clean need detailed cleaning. floors in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls behind ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields that were damaged, not clean in rear kitchen area shall be cleaned/replaced.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining area hallway not clean needs cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88804

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in front kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
361421

Location recorded for this inspection · Caspian Cafe · 5691 N Milwaukee AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • BULLSEYE GRILL5691 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • RAY HARRINGTON CATERING COMPANY5685 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BRGR BELLY5689-5691 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BRGR BELLY5689-5691 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • NINJA SUSHI5689-5691 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • THAI POT NOODLES SHOP5689-5691 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60646Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2069804.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →