Khepri Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Khepri Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Khepri Cafe trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK, EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH THE LID OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT RECEPTACLE AND WASTE UNITS FOR REFUSE AND OUTSIDE RECYCABLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT CLOSED DUMPSTER LID AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. -COS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHNANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION AND ARRIVED 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. COLD WATER HANDLES NOTED STRIPPED ON BOTH SINKS. COLD WATER MUST BE TURNED ON FROM UNDER THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS TO ALLOW COLD WATER TO BE TURNED ON FROM THE COLD HANDLES ON THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS OR BOTTLED COFFEE FLAVOR ADDITIVES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL/SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR.----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS OVER THE FOOD PREPS/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN CORNER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD SALAD AND OTHER PREPACKAGED FOOD WITH LABEL NOT INCLUDING NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCLUDE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN CORNER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Mar 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA BY THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REORGANIZE REAR (2) STORAGE AREAS. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 3, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359881 ON 2/5/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF STRAWS AND OTHER SINGLE-USE ITEMS STORED IN THE UNUSED WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE USE ITEMS FROM THE WASHROOM.
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Feb 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 31, 2020
License
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED FACILITY USE QUAT SANITIZER FOR DISH WASHING SANITATION NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY HAVE SIGNED CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THRASH PICK UP BUT NO COMMERCIAL TRASH CONTAINER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES AND OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONSTRUCTION DUST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET-MOP SINK AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Khepri Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Khepri Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Khepri Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Khepri Cafe.
Has Khepri Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Khepri Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Khepri 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 Khepri Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Khepri Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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