Cafe Descartes Company

66 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Cafe Descartes Company. Cafe Descartes Company was last inspected on Sep 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cafe Descartes Company on the better side of that line.

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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MEN AND WOMEN'S HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Descartes Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Descartes Company on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Descartes Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.