Cold Moon Cafe

845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cold Moon Cafe five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2585642, DATE: 11/22/23, VIOLATION # 58, NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60

Nov 22, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Nov 17, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE MEANS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIRAAHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Moon Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Moon Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Moon Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Moon Cafe.

Has Cold Moon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Moon Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Moon 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 Cold Moon Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Moon Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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