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Moonwalker Cafe

4101 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Moonwalker Cafe stretching back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DUE TO IT EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE DISCHARGING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH FOOD PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HEAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
61
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 29, 2021
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD NEXT TO FRYER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moonwalker Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moonwalker Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moonwalker Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moonwalker Cafe.

Has Moonwalker Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moonwalker 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 Moonwalker Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moonwalker Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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