Hevi Cafe

51 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hevi Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2026

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH SIDE COMPARTMENTS OF REAR 3 COMPARTMENT IN DISH AREA BACK UP WITH DARK, FOUL SMELLING WATER WHEN CENTRAL COMPARTMENT IS FILLED AND DRAINED. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CONTRACT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE GARBAGE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON STIE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND FULLY SUPPLIED KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FULLY SUPPLIED HANDWASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE IN DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hevi Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hevi Cafe on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hevi Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hevi Cafe.

Has Hevi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hevi 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.

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