Capital One Cafe

1465 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Capital One Cafe six times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Capital One Cafe on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Reinspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2622906 ON 8-27-25:48- OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589624 ON 2-15-24:38 OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589624 ON 2-15-24:38 OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS AND HAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY SANTATION CERTIFICATE/CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Jan 5, 2023

License

No violations found.

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Sep 27, 2019

License

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capital One Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capital One Cafe on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Capital One Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Capital One Cafe.

Has Capital One Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Capital One Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Capital One Cafe 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 Capital One Cafe inspected?

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

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