Moped Cafe

3707-3709 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

High Risk

Moped Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Moped Cafe's 37 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

License

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR COOLING AND STORING FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSEPECTION. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK 47F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 50F, WASHBOWL 50F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA NOT ADEQUATELY SEPERATED FROM CUSTOMER SEATING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FACILITY WASTE REMOVAL AGREEMENT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ALONG WITH ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILETROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WALL BASE IN PLACE THROUGHOUT PREP, SEATING OR STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3707 SIDE OF FACILITY WHERE FOOD SORAGE CLOSET AND ADDITIONAL TOILETROOM IS LOCATED BEING USED FOR STORING MISCELLANEUS NON- FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS (TOYS, BATHROOM FURNITURE, MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MISCELLANUES NON -ESENTIAL ITEMS FROM SAID SPACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moped Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moped Cafe on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Moped Cafe?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moped Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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