Erie Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
78
Score
ERIE CAFE, located at 536 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 21, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to utensil storage, surface cleanliness, plumbing, and backflow devices. Across 23 scored inspections, ERIE CAFE has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 23, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 12, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 1, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 7, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Nov 21, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
May 22, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 12, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 9, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 1, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 25, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 21, 2025 Inspection
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATEWARE STORED FACE UP ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN DIRECTLY UNDER A/C VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM DUST BUILDING UP ON VENTS.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STANDING WATER UNDER DHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE FAUCET OF THE RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AREA IN THE BASMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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