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Etheria Cafe

2800 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Etheria Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “miscellaneous / public health orders” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Etheria Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT GRAB AND GO COOLER ARE IN NEED OF LABELS IDENTIFYING PRODUCT WITH INGREDIENT LIST.
37
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TAP INSTALLED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN GREAE TRAP.
52
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
48
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING MILK, CHEESE AND YOGURT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT GRAB AND GO COOLER ARE IN NEED OF LABELS IDENTIFYING PRODUCT WITH INGREDIENT LIST.
37
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TAP INSTALLED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN GREAE TRAP.
52
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN FRONT GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT WORKING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
67
Feb 8, 2022
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON THE FRONT DOOR INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOORS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
64
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Etheria Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Etheria Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Etheria Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous / public health orders” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Etheria Cafe.

Has Etheria Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Etheria 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 Etheria Cafe inspected?

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

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