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Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe

1414 E 59Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK OUTSIDE OF OFFICE TO PREVENT CONSTANT RUNNING OF WATER.
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES NEAR MOPSINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS #4 AND #5 ARE NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND FLOORS RUSTED AND UNCLEAN; CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE RUST OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
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Oct 20, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR 1ST WASHBOWL AT ENTRANCE OF MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF DUST AND DEBRIS FROM CONSTRUCTION, ALSO ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AROUND TOP OF MAIN PILLAR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MAIN LINES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe.

Has Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin 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 Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Unversity of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe — University of Chicago-Tiffin Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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