CHICAGO, IL - An inspection on 07/28/2025 at Western Cafe uncovered significant health code violations.
Located in the heart of Avondale, Western Cafe operates from a prominent location at 5710 N Western Avenue Chicago Illinois, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Health department documentation states: "No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises. 005.. 36." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Western Cafe swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| Inspection ID | 2621391 |
| DBA Name | WESTERN CAFE |
| AKA Name | WESTERN CAFE |
| License # | 3030918 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 5710 N WESTERN AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60659 |
| Inspection Date | 07/28/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: SOME COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. |
| Latitude | 41.9853615288893 |
| Longitude | -87.68965150838075 |
| Location | (41.9853615288893 |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
