Tu Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (BOUNCE PLATE) AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED BUILD UP OF WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERSW WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

2. Jun 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (BOUNCE PLATE) AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED BUILD UP OF WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW BEEF AT 46.8F, TUNA AT 48.0F, TURKEY AT 47.0F, HAM AT 50.0F AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER; CHEESE AT 49.0F, YOGURT AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.5F AT THE REAR AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 70.0 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $800.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (ADJACENT TO OVENS) IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT SUFFICIENT AT MAINTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERSW WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

3. Jul 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE,ICE MACHINE,AND BEVI WATER DISPENSER.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

4. Aug 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Mar 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

7. Feb 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

     Observed front hot line exposed hand sink basin, blocked at time of inspection. At time of inspection said exposed hand sink basin was in use as dump sink and filled with ice and debris. Instructed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible and designated for proper hand washing, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Observed plastic film on exterior surface of Beverage Air two door refrigerator, in beverage dry storage area, located in dry storage closet # 2, adjacent to loading dock area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Observed slight scale deposits on exterior surface of front cook line ice machine white plastic shield/chute. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Observed carpeting throughout floor in dry storage closet # 1, adjacent to loading dock area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

8. Jul 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

     Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, wraps, etc.) are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager license posted in plain view. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Observed small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance on bottom of ice chute on customer self service beverage machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

9. Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Mar 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAK.

11. Jan 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      ELIMINATE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE TELEVISION MONITOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG SIDE COOLERS AS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REMOVE LIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

12. Jul 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS ON DIRTY POT HOLDERS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.

13. Nov 13, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.