INDIE CAFE

Address: 5951-5953 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60660, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Nov 5, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Observed dead roach in front service area in between cold storage and wall as well as in open pipes Code 38

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (25 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIM
• No Entry — Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Dec 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Oct 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Oct 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN AND PORK IN TWO LARGE POTS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE RTE COOKED NOODLES INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER
• Pass — Thu Nov 02 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
• Pass — Thu Sep 29 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)-- TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
• Fail — Thu Sep 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE PREPARED READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED UNCOVERE
• Pass — Mon Apr 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXTEROIR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES, AND DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: F
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 27 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT SUSHI BAR AREA AND IN CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. | 25. CONSUMER ADV
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Apr 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jun 22 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED 5# WHITE RICE S
• Pass — Wed May 17 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS NOT FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT
• Pass — Mon Nov 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VEN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jan 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-31-15 INPECTION # 1424977. VIOLATION 45. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HAN
• Pass — Fri Jul 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER ALSO VEGETABLE R
• Pass — Wed Dec 24 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DEEP FRYER AREAS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPM
• Pass — Fri Aug 15 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESI
• Pass — Wed Nov 13 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI UTENSIL (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SH
• Fail — Mon Nov 04 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO

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