The Cracked Egg

7050 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60638
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Cracked Egg has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jun 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

The Cracked Egg scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST DEPOSITS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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May 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Aug 4, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT OOR IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cracked Egg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cracked Egg on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cracked Egg?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cracked Egg.

Has The Cracked Egg's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Cracked Egg have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cracked Egg 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 The Cracked Egg inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cracked Egg is inspected around two times per year on average.