Cavan Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
95
Score
Cavan Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Hyde Park restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired in January service by licensed exhausthood cleaner provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired in January service by licensed exhausthood cleaner provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty boxes from exterior ground.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor cooking and prep areas to remove visible.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor cooking and prep areas to remove visible.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty boxes from exterior ground.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance in the ice machine. Clean and sanitize inside of ice machine to remove mold-like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed frost build up in the small freezer unit and worn gaskets. Replace gaskets defrost the unit clean and sanitize. Observed soil inside the refrigeration units. Clean inside the refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize the exterior of the kitchen equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil and debris on the floor. Clean and sanitize floor to remove soil and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and trash outside around the trash area. Clean outside grounds around trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled equipment and shelving. Clean and sanitize equipment and shelving to remove soil.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floor and unnessary items in the basement. Clean organize sweep basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine located in the basement. Clean to remove mold-like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair dishwasher in the kitchen. If not using the machine remove dishmashine. Establishment has a 3 bay sink that they use.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep and clean floor in the kitchen to remove debis. Clean floors in back and around the fryolator to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove soil and grease build up on all the appliances in the kitchen. Refrigerators- inside and outside fryolators flip top hood.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspecti9on there was no Vomit and Diahrrhea clean up kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Top to the food processor/blender with duck tape holding it together. Replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 baty sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door Continental Freezer with excess ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove empty boxes non inuse items from kitchen area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of Upright refrigerator to remove spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease collector container soiled clean.
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Nov 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory incomplete no reminder on menu provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Fish store inside open container no cover provide cover.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Stove missing one knob for burner replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of cooking equipment soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below cooking equipment clean to remove grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cavan Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cavan Cafe on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cavan Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cavan Cafe.
How does Cavan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
Cavan Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has Cavan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cavan Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cavan Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cavan Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cavan Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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