EXPLORER CAFE

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

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Oct 8, 2025

Key Findings

Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Oct 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Apr 16 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue May 23 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
Fail — Tue May 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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: INSTRUCT

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