Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH A WOOD LIKE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE REAR WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2024
License
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING. THE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND POOLING ONTO THE PREP AREA FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING AGENT FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR CLEANING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE CLEANING AGENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN VALVE OF THE EXPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED DIRECTLY INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OF A PLUMBING FIXTURE IN THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AN AIR GAP ON THE MENTIONED VALVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION NOT ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS APPLICABLE TO MONITOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHWASHARE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER (USED FOR STORAGE ONLY).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT WILL BE SERVICING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH A WOOD LIKE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE REAR WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe.
Has Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Prohibition Total Holistic 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.
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