Indie Cafe
Indie Cafe has been inspected 27 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Indie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Indie Cafe on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Indie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Indie Cafe.
Has Indie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Indie Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Indie Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Indie Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Indie Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.