Oromo Cafe

Address: 4703 N Lincoln AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Apr 28, 2026

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (15 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-04-28 00:00:00 (Canvass) 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2025-06-16 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY F
• Pass — 2024-05-20 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE S
• Pass — 2023-06-06 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2023-06-02 00:00:00 () 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2576448 DATED MAY 26TH 2023 INSTRUCTE
• Fail — 2023-05-26 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINING PROPER FINAL RINSE SANITIZING TEMPERATURES. MACHINE FINAL RINSE SANITIZING TEMPE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-09-26 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. | 2. CITY O
• Pass — 2022-05-16 00:00:00 () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEA
• Pass — 2021-02-01 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-06-12 00:00:00 () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (LIQUID MILK MIXTURES, SLICED FRUITS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN
• Pass — 2019-10-28 00:00:00 () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN TWO PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING T
• Pass — 2017-06-23 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed exposed wood throughout front cabinet interior areas. Also, observed exposed wood paneling abo
• Fail — 2017-06-16 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed black slimy residue in ice machine inner mechanical compartment. Instructed manager service, c
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2016-12-19 00:00:00 () 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
• Pass — 2016-07-20 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no drain board attached to or near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to provide

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