Pick Me up Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Pick Me up Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2020. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pick Me up Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON FLOOR CLEANING. -------INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER USE RAISED SHELVES FOR STORING CLEANING CHEMICALS INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS LOST/NOT ATTACHED TO COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,TOO DARK
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Jun 11, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: UNDERCOOKED FOOD NOT PROPERLY BEING DISCLOSED INSIDE MENU.(EGGS SOLD UNDERCOOKED ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS.
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Jun 9, 2020
License
2 major violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR EGGS SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD GUARD FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE/3COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pick Me up Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pick Me up Cafe on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pick Me up Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pick Me up Cafe.
Has Pick Me up Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pick Me up Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pick Me up 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 Pick Me up Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pick Me up Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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