Geja's Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2011, Geja's Cafe has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 13 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Geja's Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES INVERTED.
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95
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//NOTED VARIOUS BOOTH STORAGE BINS IN LOBBY NOT NEATLY MAINTAINED. SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS, KEEPING ALL KEPT ITEMS CONTAINED AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE IN NORTHWEST WALL OF FIRE EXIT COVERED WITH BLACK PLASTIC AND TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED VARIOUS BOOTH STORAGE BINS IN LOBBY NOT NEATLY MAINTAINED. SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS, KEEPING ALL KEPT ITEMS CONTAINED AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH CHIPPING PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON REACH-IN DOORS.
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALL WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET AND BEHIND THE HANDWASHING SINK ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND ICE BIN AT REAR AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUPS AND CONDIMENT CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE AND OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: A STACK OF TUMBLERS HOLDING UP THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA REPAIR REPLACE
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Dec 29, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN BETWEEN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 23, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/7/2019, REPORT #2261673. #51-UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN BETWEEN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: 45.6F. 2.5LBS OF CHOPPED COOKED POTATOES, $5.00: DATE TAG 2-6-19 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2.5LBS OF CHOPPED COOKED POTATOES, AT A TOTAL OF $5.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, TOFU, SAUCES, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BAR AREA -KITCHEN PREP -CENTER SERVER STATION -BACK KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO PREP TABLE IN BACK KITCHEN AREA, IN ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE INTERIOR ICE BAFFLE FLAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE BAFFLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EAST EDGE OF BAR COUNTER TOP NOT SMOOTH AND IN POOR REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUT, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CENTER ROOM SERVER STATION, KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND EAST ROOM SERVER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT AREAS AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE UP RIGHT FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING AND WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR DISH MACHINE AREA GARBAGE DISPOSAL. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ON DINING ROOM DECORATIVE WINE BOTTLES, ON WOODEN SHELVING AND IN CUSHIONS OF BOOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED THROUGHOUT SHELVING IN BULK OIL AREAS, EXTERIOR OF THE WOODEN STORAGE CABINETS IN SAME AREA AND SERVER STATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE STORAGE BIN IN THE SMALL PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY ICE SCOOPS AND PLASTIC SCOOP HOLDERS AT BOTH THE ICE STORAGE BIN AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE OIL DISPENSING FOOD PREP AREAS NOTED DARK BROWN IN COLOR. WALLS MUST BE LIGHT IN COLOR. SAME WALLS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. WALL BEHIND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT/FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OR SEALANT/REPAIR FOR THE WALL FAN IN THE REAR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN TWO WALL FANS IN SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO, BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP, OBSERVED TAPE HOLDING PANEL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OFF INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE) IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLE CADDY BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL PANEL NEXT TO THE CATCH BASIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP AND 1-COMP PREP SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HINGE ON ENTREE COOLER,LOWER INTERIOR SHELF OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DESSERT & ENTREE PREP COOLERS.MUST CAULK GAP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR PANEL.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CART,ICE SCOOP CADDIES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN WAIT STATION AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXHAUST FAN IN DISH MACHINE WINDOW
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,2- COMP SINK,DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND BEAMS IN DINING AREA & WAIT STATION AREA,HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON HAND SINK IN REAR AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,DINING ROOM AND MEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX."3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND WEST DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HINGE ON ENTREE COOLER,LOWER INTERIOR SHELF OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DESSERT & ENTREE PREP COOLERS.MUST CAULK GAP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR PANEL.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CART,ICE SCOOP CADDIES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN WAIT STATION AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXHAUST FAN IN DISH MACHINE WINDOW
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,2- COMP SINK,DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND BEAMS IN DINING AREA & WAIT STATION AREA,HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON HAND SINK IN REAR AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE,LEAKY OVER HEAD CONDENSATION LINES OF WALK IN COOLER
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER ,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS ON THE CABINET IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/SEAL THE HOLE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING BY THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND VENT THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. ALSO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS FRESH GRAPES BEING WASHED/PREPPED INSIDE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED WALL IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON SHIELDS ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN LINE ON BAR SODA GUN HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING, WALLS AND PIPES IN KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SNK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR, WINE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 21, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF THE MACHINE, REMOVE THE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE THE SAUCES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR, WINE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF THE WINE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Feb 16, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-15-11.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE DRIPPING INTO WATER. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SUPERVISOR LOPEZ CONTACTED AT 312-746-7855 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. TILE FLOORING AT DISH AREA MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL COVING/BASEBOARDS MISSING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE MOVED AWAY FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, SERVER STATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Geja's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Geja's Cafe on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geja's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Geja's Cafe.
Has Geja's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Geja's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Geja's 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 Geja's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Geja's Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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