Min Min Cafe

1465 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Min Min Cafe appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

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

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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
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WOK STATION, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
90
Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE IDE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES AND INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BELOW THE WOK STATION AND THE 6 BURNER STOVE IN THE CORNER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET NEXT TO THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.
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Aug 8, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD INCLUDING THE SPINKLER SYSTEM.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE REAR SHELVING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE (FORKS, WHISK, BOWLS, STRAINERS) NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (DISPOSABLE SPOONS) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE-USE ARTICES AND MAINTAIN.
45
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM A DAMAGED/MISSING LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SAID RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
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Mar 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, AND MSG NOT LABELED ON COOKING LINE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WASTE WATER CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM WRAPPED PIPING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ONTO PREPARED, UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. LETTUCE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP, CRAB RANGOON, COOKED CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD WHICH INCLUDES MENU ITEMS SUCH AS SUNNY SIDE UP AND RAW EGGS. MUST POST/PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS BELONGING ON THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2232969 ON 11-8-18 NOT CORRECTED. #37- FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47- ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.---- PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WOK WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE.ACCUMULATION OF SLIME AT WATER DISPENSER UNDER THE WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN---- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS LEAKING WATER THRU WRAPPED PIPES AND FORMING A WHITE COATING AT SAID PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #55- ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.---SOME FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WITH MISSING OR BROKEN GROUT . MUST REPLACE/RE GROUT.--- WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. #57- ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOLID REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND A TORN/DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RODENT PROOF STRIP AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS OR STORE ON CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN THE FAR RIGHT, COOKS LINE, TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PILED OLD CHAIRS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED IN SNOW AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE CLEANABLE.
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Nov 8, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1# OF DICED COOKED TOFU STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.2F; 5# OF BOILED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 53.8F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 11-7-18,PER CHEF STATEMENT),ALSO FOUND 5# FRIED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE A GRAY CONTAINER ON TOP OIL CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 55.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.UNIT IN QUESTION MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.7F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CHEF .POUNDS 11,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS - COS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE POT AND CUT FOOD IN COLANDER STORED INSIDE THE SAID SINK,IN FRONT OF SAID SINK WAS CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CONTAINER, AWKWARD TO WASH HANDS. ALSO FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK USED TO WASH FRUITS. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK FILLED WITH CLEAN PITCHERS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USE ONLY FOR HAND WASHING.IMPROPERLY USING HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A): **PF** Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (3 Comp Required) NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RISING AND STORE POTS(ON SHELF),CONTAINERS AND OTHER UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Drying Mops OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. - -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment ONE STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WOK WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE.ACCUMULATION OF SLIME AT WATER DISPENSER UNDER THE WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS LEAKING WATER THRU WRAPPED PIPES AND FORMING A WHITE COATING AT SAID PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.SOME FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WITH MISSING OR BROKEN GROUT . MUST REPLACE/RE GROUT. WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Dec 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Nov 9, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELLY ONE INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FIITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/17/16 REPORT#1752239 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND AND BELOW HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN. 38 FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT COVER IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 17, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND AND BELOW HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUN LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Min Min Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Min Min Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Min Min Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Min Min Cafe.

Has Min Min Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Min Min Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Min Min 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 Min Min Cafe inspected?

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