Cafecito

4018 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Cafecito. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cafecito on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND COUNTERTOP AND BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2026
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND COUNTERTOP AND BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafecito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafecito on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafecito?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafecito.

Has Cafecito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafecito have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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