Cafe Latin Bliss
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Cafe Latin Bliss, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FAR SOUTH BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN NOTED WITH PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONAL. UNABLE TO TURN OFF AND LEAKING HOT HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL UNTIL OPERATIONAL.
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Nov 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.LIDS/COVERS MUST BE KEPT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP 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 MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Nov 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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May 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BARS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. 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 FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING AT (FRONT BAR AREA).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOIRTYT FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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May 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER NOT CLEANED. SURFACES WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTRANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE SEWER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE SMALL BAR. INSTALL/PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE SMALL BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND THE WASHBOWL SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE FOUR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed a small spill in the basement by the soda boxes. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the soda guns at the bar to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors at the bar behind the coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS REPLACE OR RESEALED,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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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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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN. SODA GUN HOLDER DRAINLINE GOIN INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING FROM COOLER IN BAR HOLDING CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE/RAW WOOD PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, TABLE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT BAR AREAS AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AND REPAINT IN LIGHT COLOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE COAT CLOSET AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing 2 drain stopper for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 2 more drain stopper. No lids fo the ice bins behind the bar. Must provide lids for the ice bins.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean and organize inside the cabinet under the washbowl sink inside the mens and womens washroom in the basement.(clutter inside one of the cabinet in ladies washroom-luggage,ladies personal items,shoes etc and mens washroom cabinet with debris). Must clean and sanitize interior of the ice machine and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must install baseboard/coving 4" throughout the prep area kitchen.(Missing coving/baseboard). Must replace cracked floor tiles throughout the prep/kitchen and maintain. Clean in detail the floor along the wall base all corner behind and under the cooking equipment with dust and grease accumulated.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Burned out light bulbs above the cooking area. Must replace and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Missing visible thermometer in all chest freezer in the basement. Must provide.
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Dec 29, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS PANS IN STORAGE/PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED PAPPER TOWLE HOLDER IN RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,NOZZLES ON SODA DISPENSER BEHIND BAR NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING 1ST FL.& BSMT/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN BSMT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//MUST HAVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER 4COMP.SINK & ICE MACHINE IN REAR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL 3 COMP.SINK & EXPOSED HAND BOWL WITH SOAP & PAPPER TOWLE BEHIND SMALL BAR CLOSE TO KITCHEN AREA /MUST REPAIR AREA UNDER 3COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA 3RD COMP. ON SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES(DEEP FRYER)IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Latin Bliss last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Latin Bliss on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Latin Bliss?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafe Latin Bliss.
Has Cafe Latin Bliss' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Latin Bliss have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Latin Bliss 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 Latin Bliss inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Latin Bliss is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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