As of 2026-04-29, Ten Cafe passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Ten Cafe

PASS

3308 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

North Center · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-04-29

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

core violation

OBSERVED FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. MUST USE APPOVED SHELVING.

core violation

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLING.

core violation

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND BEHING REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

core violation

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Apr 29Routine inspectionPASS

20252 inspections

Dec 19Routine inspectionPASS

Jan 6Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Mar 11Routine inspectionPASS

20232 inspections

Apr 21Re-inspectionPASS

Apr 19Routine inspectionFAIL

20221 inspection

Feb 17Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20211 inspection

Apr 29Routine inspectionPASS

20202 inspections

Mar 3License re-inspectionPASS

Feb 27New licenseFAIL

Ten Cafe health inspection FAQ

Has Ten Cafe passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Ten Cafe passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-04-29. 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 Ten Cafe have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 9 violations at Ten Cafe's most recent inspection on 2026-04-29. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

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

Ten Cafe was last inspected on 2026-04-29. 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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