Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2012, Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar has 20 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER LOCATED AT BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" ON BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS/PANS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AT BAR AREA WITH LITTER DEBRIS,BOTTLE CAPS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Aug 24, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 54.1F. FOUND NO TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE OR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT BAR FLOOR DRAIN, AND DUSTY FAN VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH SPICES WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE.
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Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES SALADS AND SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 13, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL LEAKING FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER ONTO THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER AND THE GARAGE BEHIND THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LEAKING GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH CHIPPED PAINT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITH CONNECTED HOSE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE HOSE SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Dec 2, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 89.4 F DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM MUST BE AT 110 F AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. ?
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,SPOONS/FORKS/POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE SHOWED TO MANAGER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Aug 23, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2078530 DATED:08/16/2017. 18 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. 08/23/2017. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960374 DATED:09/14/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 11/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 8/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. 08/23/2017. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960374 DATED:09/14/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 11/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 8/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2016
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, CREAM, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES.CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS MUST BE PROVIDED. (CHLORINE TEST STRIPS). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SODA GUN IN BAR AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA GARAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS OR STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SODA GUN IN BAR AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING, LIGHT COVERS AND WINDOW UNIT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER OVER OPEN EXPOSED VENTILATION IN PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND WINDOW UNIT OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE BAR AND PREP COOLER. INSTRTUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING BOARD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN KITCHENS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE SHELVES AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BAR, MOP CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA, AND DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS AND VENT COVERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 20, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD CLOSE TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER,HOOD AND LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BULD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL CHAIRS, DINING TABLES ON THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar.
Has Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar 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 Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Libero Cafe — 2 H Cafe + Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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