Cafe Habibi
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Cafe Habibi stretching back to 2017. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Cafe Habibi's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA WITH NO CONNECTION FROM SANITIZING SOLUTION TO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO ENSURE PROPER CONNECTIONS AND DISPENSE OF SANITIZING FOR PROPER USE OF MACHINES SANITIZING CYCLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. "
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NOTED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH PLAN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID CERTIFICATE 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; WHITE SLIME AT ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUAT SANITIZER USED AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Habibi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Habibi on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Habibi?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Habibi.
Has Cafe Habibi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Habibi have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Habibi 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 Habibi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Habibi is inspected about once every two years on average.
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