Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe stretching back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “garbage & refuse properly disposed”, which has been cited four times.
Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL PICK UP DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LEFT INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERTOP IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REFUSE ENCLOSURE. NOTED TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND TRASH IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN ENCLOSED AREA.
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Nov 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY OR A COMMERICAL DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT OR COMMERICAL DUMPSTER FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED/DRYIMG IMPROPERLY IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DIRTY/LENTY VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD LIGHTBULB(S) ARE OUT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS.
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Jul 21, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND SINK LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE A CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNSEALED MATERIAL USED AS DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL SHELVING TO MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE A CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE DUST/GREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE OF PREP NEAR STAIRS OR HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP. MUST PROVIDE SOAP (AND MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE) AT EACH HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. OBSERVED NO RECENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SERVICE INVOICE FROM A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY, DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE DUST/GREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 8, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT TO ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND WINDOW UNITS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT WINDOWS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe.
Has Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci 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 Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Physical Theraphy and Cosmetology Integrated(Ptci) — Ptci Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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