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CAFE AVANTI

Name: CAFE AVANTI
Address: 3714 N SOUTHPORT AVE BLDG , CHICAGO, IL, 60613, Chicago, US

3714 N SOUTHPORT AVE BLDG , CHICAGO, IL, 60613

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2012-02-17; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2012-02-17), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2012-02-17: License

Pass

Not Critical: CHI-35 — WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL THE WALL FRP BOARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR THE OPENING IN THE PREP AREA CEILING.
Not Critical: CHI-37 — TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. SELF-CLOSING DOORS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.
Not Critical: CHI-40 — REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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