EXPLORER CAFE

Address: 1400 S JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE LAKESHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60605, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Apr 9, 2026

Facility Details

Pass — 2026-04-09 00:00:00 (Canvass)
Pass w/ Conditions — 2025-10-08 00:00:00 () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP LEAKING WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLUMMER
Pass — 2024-04-16 00:00:00 () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food ( flour, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comme
Pass — 2023-05-23 00:00:00 ()
Fail — 2023-05-16 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(E) OBSERVED THREE HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 120F-130F DURING THE INSPE
Pass — 2022-06-07 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.|52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: INSTRUCTED

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