Omarcito's Latin Cafe

2350 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Omarcito's Latin Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Omarcito's Latin Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CHECKERED TABLECLOTH USED AS LINER ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OB SERVED WALL AIRIN CONDITIONING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DRY STORAGE WALL WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED NEAR THE EXIT OF THE FACILITY BEFORE THE OUTDOOR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHECKERED TABLECLOTH USED AS LINER ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OB SERVED WALL AIRIN CONDITIONING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Aug 7, 2024

Complaint

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 15 LBS OF BEEF FILLED PASTRY AT 48.9F, 30 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 50.5F, AND 15 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF TCS FOODS VALUED AT 300 DOLLARS.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 52.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS (RICE, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Jan 9, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Omarcito's Latin Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Omarcito's Latin Cafe on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Omarcito's Latin Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Omarcito's Latin Cafe.

Has Omarcito's Latin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Omarcito's Latin Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Omarcito's Latin 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 Omarcito's Latin Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Omarcito's Latin Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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