Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc.

1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Other

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. stretching back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SALAMANDER) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

May 31, 2024

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR CONDITION INSIDE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.(PEELING PAINT)MUST REPAIR.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 24, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 10, 2019

License

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND INTERIOR DOORS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ACCESS OF BUILDING.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS THAT ARE NEXT TO PREP COOLERS AND TABLES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BENT LID ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. 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 Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Gaming Cafe,Llc. is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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