Ceres Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
74
Score
CERES CAFE, located at 141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 13, 2026, which resulted in a score of 74. This inspection identified two critical violations related to cold holding temperatures, cooling methods, and adequate temperature control equipment. While the most recent inspection noted these issues, CERES CAFE has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its 20 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jan 29, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 6, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jan 13, 2026 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHOPPED CHICKEN 48.4 F, BLACK BEANS 48.7 F, CHOPPED AND SLICED TOMATOES 48.9 F. ALL PRODUCTS WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $300- AND 20-POUNDS WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE 46.8 F. COOLERS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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