Tiztal Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
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Going back to 2010, Tiztal Cafe has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS IE:SUGAR, NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DISHWASHER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION UNDER PREP TABLES. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH COVER/LID.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/BAR AREA.
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE COMPLIANT WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 14, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BASMENT 1-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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May 20, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 EXTERIOR METAL STRIP BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENT(MIDDLE AND LAST BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE) OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING. REPAIR CAUSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252474 DATED 1/14/2019 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING PER PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-27-2020, REPORT#2385375 #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR METAL STRIP BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENT(MIDDLE AND LAST BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE) OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING. REPAIR CAUSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Jul 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252474 DATED 1/14/2019 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. ALTHOUGH NO PREP IS TAKING PLACE AT THIS TIME (PREP TABLES ARE BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE) THERE IS A CAPACITY TO PREP FOOD IN BASEMENT. PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED OR AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU COOKED TO ORDER. MUST HAVE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROMS WALLS IN ORDER TO GIVE PEST CONTROL ACCESS REDUCE ANY HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 54.1F, SAUSAGE 53.6F, SALSA 54.7F, ASSORTED CHEESES 54.7F, PORK 54.6F, CREAM CHEESE 54.9. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS OF FLOW BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED UTILITY SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE....NOTED A SIDE PREP AREA INSIDE ROOM WITH FREEZER WITHOUT A HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS....ALSO NOTED CLUTTER AT CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS AND MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 24, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER. ALSO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED BY FRONT PREP AREA/DINING AREA. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE FRYER AND THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN: BY DRAINING EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK WATER FILLS UP THE DRAIN AND SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR. PLUMBER INSTALLED A VALVE TO CONTROL THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE DRAIN FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DIPPER WELL CURRENTLY DISCHARGING INTO THE SAME DRAIN MENTIONED ABOVE TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE OF ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT WATER DISCHARING ONTO THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP, THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOORS, AND THE RUST SPOTS ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT--MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS, CRACKS, AND HOLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT WON'T PROVIDE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT, SPECIFICALLY IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPED /PEELING WALL ON STORAGE / PREP AREA BY THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER NEED TO BE REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT COVER IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE REPLACED.LIGHT COVER PLASTIC TUBES ARE INSTALLED AT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN,HOWEVER END CAPS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED END CAPS AT SAID LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT FAUCET IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Feb 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1196295 DATED ON 05/07/12 NOT CORRECTED- #OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #35 OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE FLOOR BASE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS IN WALLS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/19/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ALL GASKETS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE BASEMENT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (PAPERS, RECEIPTS, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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May 7, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL ABOVE FLOOR BASE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS IN WALLS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 5, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE,PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION ON UNIT ,INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH.FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240,CALL 312-746-4240.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/TIME ON FOOD ITEMS PREPARED THAT DAY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER OR PAINT/PLACE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP. SINK/REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL & TABLE TOP GRILL UNDER HOOD/PAPPER TOWL HOLDER FOR FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPLACE LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA,NEED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN AREA,MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OVER KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL IN REAR AREA FOR HAND PACK ICE CREAM TO USE FOR SCOOPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY.
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS NOT IN USE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS THAT ARE USED FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN THE CIGARETTE BUTTS OFF OF THE GROUND IN THE OUTDOOR PATIO AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiztal Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiztal Cafe on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiztal Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tiztal Cafe.
Has Tiztal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiztal Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tiztal 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 Tiztal Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiztal Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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