Cesar's on Broadway
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025
50
Score
Cesar's on Broadway, located at 2924-2926 N Broadway in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on June 24, 2025, with a score of 50. This inspection identified 14 minor violations, although notable violations for adequate handwashing sinks, proper food labeling, and absence of pests were met. Historically, Cesar's on Broadway has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across 28 scored evaluations.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
14 minor violations.
50
Jul 5, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Mar 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
39
Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
47
Aug 25, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Aug 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Aug 4, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
26
Jul 27, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 27, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
32
Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 16, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
41
Jul 11, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jan 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 22, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 15, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
May 11, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 16, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 11, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 7, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 23, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 17, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jun 24, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENINGS 1/2 AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATED FOOD AND ITEMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMEN STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF DOOR CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR DEVICE.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAINED.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND AT THE BARS ON THE SECOND FLOORS AND WHEREVER NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ALL DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ANDC MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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