PIE CAFE, LLC

Address: 4664 N MANOR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Sep 2, 2025

Key Findings

• ○ Observed a black slime substance inside the ice machine on ice/water contact surfaces dripping down into the ice for consumption Code 16

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (25 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2025-09-02 00:00:00 () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES CONSUMING THEIR "FAMILY MEAL" IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST NOT BE CONSUMED IN FOOD PREPARATION
• Pass — 2024-08-07 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST
• Fail — 2024-07-30 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED PORK AT 50.0F,DELI MEAT AT 48.8F,BLEU CHEESE/
• Pass — 2023-08-22 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4TH INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY D
• Fail — 2023-08-21 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.. INSTRUCTED MA
• Fail — 2023-08-15 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON
• Pass — 2022-05-23 00:00:00 () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN REAR PREP AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) | 47. FOOD
• Fail — 2022-05-19 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA. | 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
• Pass — 2021-03-09 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2021-03-02 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS,
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-01-10 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT NEW FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN S
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-01-08 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7
• Pass — 2017-08-09 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBI
• Fail — 2017-08-02 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON IN
• Pass — 2016-12-15 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2016-12-08 00:00:00 () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 25 mice droppings inside the closet wher
• Fail — 2016-12-06 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler at a temperature of 48.0f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use or remove tag. Instruct
• Pass — 2016-08-15 00:00:00 () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged items at the front counter unlabeled. Instructed facility to label all items with
• Fail — 2016-08-08 00:00:00 () 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed both outside dumpsters with lids unable to close due to garbage overflowing. Instruc
• Pass — 2015-06-05 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT SLIDING 3 DOOR COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR, DIPPING CONDENSATION INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAIN

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