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Fried Egg Cafe

February 20, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings4
critical findings0

Failed findings

food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER BELOW 0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE LEGS AND WHEELS, GRILL AND PREP TABLES BENEATH THE GRILL. • 4-602.13 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE WALL TILES AND CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE. SEAL ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND COOK'S LINE. • 6-501.11 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11 SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE OUT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 4, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.