Hello Kitty Cafe
360 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3026146
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 20, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM NEAR DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING DOOR AND MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT & MIDDLE ,LEAKY FAUCETS AT SAME TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEAR OVEN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 17, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM NEAR DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR 1ST FL PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE IS 71.6F IN TOILET ROOM AT DINING AREA AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING HAND SINK NO COLD RUNNING WATER.100.0F FOR HOT WATER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING DOOR AND MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER WORN DOOR GASKET.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN METAL SEAL AT FAR LEFT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT & MIDDLE ,LEAKY FAUCETS AT SAME TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CAULKING ALONG UPPER WALL AT HOOD OF DISH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEAR OVEN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.