Cafe Central
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Central 17 times, with records going back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Central on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE FRONTLINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND BETWEEN THE FRONTLINE/FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND OBSERVED FOOD ITEM COVERED WITH FOIL IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPES BENEATH THE SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE SINK BASINS, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS POTATO AND ROOT VEGETABLE PUREES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF STEW AT 44-57F, POTATO PUREE AT 44F, AND ROOT VEGETABLE PUREE AT 44F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT HVAC CLOSET AND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PIPES BENEATH THE SINK AND EXTERIOR OF THE SINK BASINS, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jun 21, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC ALONG THE OUTSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GLUEBOARDS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND HOLES IN THE SHLEF BELOW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Jun 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595955 ON 6/7/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 -OBSERVED SMALL PROGRESS ON CORRECTION OF VIOLATION; HOWEVER, STILL OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE SHELF INSIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE STOVE). ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE OLD SIGNAGE AND ON TOP OF BUCKETS AND INSIDE OF PLASTIC CRATES STORED BEHIND THE OLD SIGNAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC ALONG THE OUTSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GLUEBOARDS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER AND REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC THAT IS HOLDING DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON AND INSIDE OF THE HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND AROUND THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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74
Nov 29, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE IT LEAKING WHEN IT IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PREPARED FOOD NOT LABELED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE IT WAS MADE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN DISH AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVING COUNTER. MUST INVERT DISH AT THE STEAM TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE CLEAN DISHES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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67
Oct 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYER AND THE SIDE OF THE LARGE BURNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE DUCT WORK ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND THE METAL BRACKETS HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENTS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. -PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVES ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.) -REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EXTERIOR/KNOBS ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. THE DOUBLE GAS BURNER IS NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE MENS WASHROOM AND DAMAGED CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER ABOVE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD IN CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT BUILDUP AND WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLEAN OR TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN BOTTOM OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND ATM WITH HOLES IN LOWER PORTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO CLOSE OFF VENT IN KITCHEN ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN BASEMENT ALONG UNSEALED CONCRETE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED CEILING WITH RAW WOOD AND PIPES RUNNING OVER HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH NO SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2013
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelves in prep areas. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, sinks, coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained throught out premises. Instructed to detail clean and seal wooden floor under front counter.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained thorugh-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps in walls, basebaords, corners and ceiling. Walls in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Instructed to remove peeling paint from ventilation duct in rear prep area and seal and/or repaint. Ventilation and duct in prep area and above steam table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded above coffee maker. instructed to shield bulb and installed end caps.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not installed on coffee maker in front prep area. Instructed to install backflow preventer visible on coffee maker. Utility sink not provided on premises. Instructed to install utility with hot and cold running water. Cooking equipment not under ventilation. Instructed to extend exhaust hood or remove equipment thats not properly vented. Chicken roaster cooker not under ventilation. Instructed to have rotisserie under exhasut hood or provide specs for kilowatts.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Hair restraints not provided for food handlers in prep area. Instructed to provided hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Jan 9, 2013
License
13 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temp dishmachine not properly santized. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Instructed to have dishmachine properly sanitizing at 100 ppm. Three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline at bottom of sink to prevent leak. Must also repair/weld seam that cracked at top of three compartment sink.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install sheild on both sides of sink. Raw wood storage shelves in prep areas. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, sinks, coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained throught out premises. Instructed to detail clean and seal wooden floor under front counter.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained thorugh-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps in walls, basebaords, corners and ceiling. Walls in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Instructed to remove peeling paint from ventilation duct in rear prep area and seal and/or repaint. Ventilation and duct in prep area and above steam table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded above coffee maker. instructed to shield bulb and installed end caps.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not installed on coffee maker in front prep area. Instructed to install backflow preventer visible on coffee maker. Utility sink not provided on premises. Instructed to install utility with hot and cold running water. Cooking equipment not under ventilation. Instructed to extend exhaust hood or remove equipment thats not properly vented. Chicken roaster cooker not under ventilation. Instructed to have rotisserie under exhasut hood or provide specs for kilowatts. Instructed to install exposed handsink in front prep area.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Hair restraints not provided for food handlers in prep area. Instructed to provided hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Central last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Central on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Central?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cafe Central.
Has Cafe Central's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Central have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Central means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Central inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Central is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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