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Wildberry Cafe

April 8, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CARDBOARD SIGN POSTED ON SAID SINK (DISH WASHING) NOT WORKING AND A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF BOTH.FOUND OUT THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. GARBAGE CANS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE COOKED EGGS FROM THE SKILLET WITH HIS BARE HANDS ON TO PLATES AND THE OTHER EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO REMOVE PANCAKES FROM GRILL WITH HIS BARE HANDS AS WELL.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS,GLOVES,ETC TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND ,BROWN YELLOWISH SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF BIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. GRAVY-48.8F..5LBS. -GRILLED ONIONS-55.7F.1.5LBS. SAUSAGE-49.8F-52.7F. .5LB-SUNDRIED TOMATO SPREAD-47.3F. 1LB. HAM-47.2F.1LBS. DICED TOMATO-44.2F-49.7F.1LB. PROCUITTO-50.6F.1LB. CHOPPED SPINACH-46.6F.1LBS. ASPARAGUS-46.3F.5LBS. MIXED MEATS-48.4F.2LBS. STRAWBERRY & BANANA CREAM SAUCE-52.8F-61.5F.9LBS. HASBROWN POTATO-46.7F..5LBS. SLICED STRAWBERRIES-47.4F.STORED INSIDE OF BOTH OMELETTE PREP COOLERS AND PANCAKE COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.5LBS. $145.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BOTH OMELETTE PREP COOLERS AT 48.2F & 51.7F AND PANCAKE COOLER-72.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS ON EXTERIOR OF MOST PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE MUST PORVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK,AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 39
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS(COS)
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TRAY ON JUICER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT MILK 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE BEING USED TO SPRAY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISHES BEFORE BEING PUT INTO DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT AND PROVIDE A PROPER SPRAYER.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EPOXY FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING ON 1ST FL. COOK SERVING LINE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614330 3/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : STILL NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 24, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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