October Cafe on Elston
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. 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.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; October Cafe on Elston is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was October Cafe on Elston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at October Cafe on Elston on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at October Cafe on Elston?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at October Cafe on Elston.
Has October Cafe on Elston's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at October Cafe on Elston 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 October Cafe on Elston means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.