October Cafe

6046 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 13, 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. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting October Cafe on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMBLEQUE (COCONUT PUDDING) SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL ITEMS SOLD TO GO MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENT AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON EAST SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Aug 4, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, MOP SINK AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was October Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at October Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has October Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at October Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at October 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.