As of 2025-08-07, Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage

PASS

2461-2467 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-08-07

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

core violation

OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLAGE AT BOTTOM OF MIXER COOLER AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Mice / rats Droppings

INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GROUND AROUND GARAGE DUMPSTERS.

core violation

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20251 inspection

Aug 7Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Oct 3Routine inspectionPASS

20231 inspection

Apr 4Routine inspectionPASS

20211 inspection

Dec 6Routine inspectionPASS

20201 inspection

Dec 4Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20191 inspection

Dec 9Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20181 inspection

Jun 5Routine inspectionPASS

20171 inspection

Feb 27Routine inspectionPASS

20161 inspection

Jan 26Routine inspectionPASS

20151 inspection

Aug 13Routine inspectionPASS

20142 inspections

Aug 22Re-inspectionPASS

Aug 20Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20131 inspection

Aug 23Routine inspectionPASS

20121 inspection

Nov 5Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20101 inspection

Aug 16Routine inspectionPASS

Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage health inspection FAQ

Has Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-08-07. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 4 violations at Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage's most recent inspection on 2025-08-07. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage was last inspected on 2025-08-07. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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