11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe stretching back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58-80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF SHRIMP, 1/4 MAYO SAUCE, 1/4 POUND EGG WHITES, 1/4 POUND EGG YOLKS ($50) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS WITH NO DATE MARKING. TCS FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND NO DATE MARKING INCLUDE MORTADELLA, CHICKEN, SALAMI, AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DATE MARKING IS PROVIDED FOR TCS FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DATE MARKING FOOD USING 7 DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 4.5LBS. CHICKEN TENDERS 59.7F-64.4F.1LBS. CHICKEN PATTIES-57.2F IN A PAN ON COUNTER.15LBS. COOKED ASSORTED PIZZA RANGING FROM 112.6F-119.8F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.20.5LBS.$.120(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. FISH-48.2F.IN WALK IN COOLER.2.5LBS.- COOKED GRILL CHICKEN-55.6F.IN GRILL COOLER..2LBS. LETTUCE-47.3F.1LB. -ARUGULA-48.2F ON SALAD BAR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUS HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.7LBS. $105.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) (COS)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING GRILL COOLER AT 59.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,SALAD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON FRONT PREP LINE MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT SALAD BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS,COLD HOLDING SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA & ISLAND.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT OPERABLE WITH SIGNAGE POSTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,COLD HOLDING ISLAND,DISH WASHING AREA,SALAD BAR AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 17, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN GRILL, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD, SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE OPEN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTON. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE, @ 136F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR TO FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, CHOPPED TOMATOES, EGGS, SLICED DELI MEAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT 3 HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE CLUSTERS AND EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING INTO BIN OF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN GRILL, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD, SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE OPEN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meats....) Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Packaged salads in grab and go cooler not labeled properly, Instructed to provide all required labeling at all packaged foods. (i,e)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: condensating water dripping from walk-in cooler cooling lines, Instructed to repair insulation to prevent waste water drippings.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER FOR HAMBURGERS AND EGGS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOOD LABELS MISSING WEIGHT AND ALLERGEN WARNING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT SELF SERVICE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST PANELS.
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Jun 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN COVERS, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID FAUCET.
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Apr 18, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGE FOR FOR GRAB-N-GO NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE(i,e)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION OF DRY WALL NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANT STORED AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe.
Has 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 11 Dinning — Rohe 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 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 11 Dinning — Rohe Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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