Oromo Cafe

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

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Jun 16, 2025

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (14 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jun 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon May 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jun 06 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Jun 02 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri May 26 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon Sep 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon May 16 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEA
• Pass — Mon Feb 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jun 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon Oct 28 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Jun 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Jun 16 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Mon Dec 19 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Wed Jul 20 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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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