Native Food Cafe

218 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60604
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Native Food Cafe was last inspected on Jan 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHICKEN STORED FOR OVER 7 DAYS, LABELED WITH A DISCARD DATE OF 2/18. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF FOOD AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILETS INOPERABLE LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Native Food Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Native Food Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Native Food Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Native Food Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Native Food 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.