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City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2024-10-31. 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 2024-04-22, Islands Cafe Co. passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Islands Cafe Co.

PASS
5212 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Albany Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2024-04-22
Routine inspection
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Violations at most recent inspection

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER NEXT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
core violation
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS BEHIND THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20241 inspection
20232 inspections

Islands Cafe Co. health inspection FAQ

Has Islands Cafe Co. passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Islands Cafe Co. passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2024-04-22. 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 Islands Cafe Co. have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Islands Cafe Co.'s most recent inspection on 2024-04-22. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Islands Cafe Co. last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Islands Cafe Co. was last inspected on 2024-04-22. 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.