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CHI CAFE

2160 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60616

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-09-15; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-09-15), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-09-15: License

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER STEAMER AND FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

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