Cafe Calida

3455 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cafe Calida, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOCITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
82
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
56
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Calida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Calida on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Cafe Calida's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Calida 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 Cafe Calida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Calida is inspected roughly once per year on average.