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HIGH RISK

CAFE CON LECHE D' NOCHE

2710-2714 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

52/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Feb 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

14 total

hygiene
536%
temperature
214%
facility
214%
contamination
214%
other
214%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 10

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA1ST FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY AREA AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATLEY 2 LB STEAK, 5 LB CEVICHE,4LB EMPANADA, 3 LB CHICKEN SOUP x2, 2 LB FLAUTAS 2 LB, 4 DOZEN EGGS, 1.5LB MASHED POTAOTES, 5LB RED SALSA, ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 49.0F-72F, STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN/COFFEE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $85. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 22

MinorTemperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR ABOVE PREP AREA TABLES WHERE COOLING TAKES PLACE. NOTED CHIPPED PAINT IN STORAGE CLOSET 1ST FLOOR WHERE DRIED KITCHENWARE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN SAID PLACES.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POROUS, WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

Code 55

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Code 40

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OUT C 05/05/2026 OBSERVED SOILED CRATES THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND STORAGE AREAS USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Code 49

MinorChemical

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID PREP SPACES.

Code 55

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.