Home› Chicago› Chicago› Awake Cafe

Awake Cafe

1357 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2017
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Awake Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Awake Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 23, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ONION SKIN AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON TOP OF THE WALL THAT LEADS INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
82
Nov 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH THE GLASS DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP FROM THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
35
82
Dec 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.3 DEGREES. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE. 3LBS CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP $67.00 56 DEGREES , 2LBS CREAM OF POTATO/KALE SOUP $45.00 57.4 DEGREES, 1LB TUNA $5.00 55.8 DEGREES, 1 GUACAMOLE $4.00, 1 LB HUMMUS $9.00, 5LBS FETA CHEESE $6.00 56.8 DEGREES, 5 LBS PARMESAN CHEESE $26.00, 2 LBS SALAMI $5.00 ETC... ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE 20 POUNDS $170.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELING. MUST INCLUDE NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
70
May 12, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK WHERE HOSE WAS CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Awake Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Awake Cafe on file is from Oct 23, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Awake Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Awake Cafe.

Has Awake Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Awake Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Awake 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.

Nearby Restaurants
Swim Cafe
1357 W Chicago Ave
Score: 82 — Low Risk
Figo's Frozen Yogurt
742 N Ada St
Score: 100 — Low Risk
742 Nutrition
742 N Ada St
Score: 90 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Chicago → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Chicago
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact