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City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2024-07-16. Its inspection history is kept below in full — the record does not stop being true because the business shut. The city publishes no reason for a closure, and none is inferred here. A licence can be reinstated; if this one is inspected and graded again, the notice clears on the next rebuild.

As of 2023-06-21, Cafe Sophie passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Cafe Sophie

PASS
847 N State St , Chicago, IL 60610
Near North Side · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2023-06-21
Routine inspection
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Violations at most recent inspection

EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
core violation
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
core violation
CRATES USES AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND THE SURFACE OF SHELVING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT
core violation
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
core violation
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR CURRENT PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE
core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20231 inspection
20221 inspection

Cafe Sophie health inspection FAQ

Has Cafe Sophie passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Cafe Sophie passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2023-06-21. 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 Cafe Sophie have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 5 violations at Cafe Sophie's most recent inspection on 2023-06-21. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Cafe Sophie last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Cafe Sophie was last inspected on 2023-06-21. 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.