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Front Cafe

Pass

DBA: Steppenwolf

1640-1700 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

License #2812872•Inspected 156 days ago
Current
0
Violations
26
Corrections
0
Inspections
11
Failures
2
Pests
0

Last Inspection

Nov 14, 2025Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

    Violation Categories

    🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
    🍴Equipment & Utensils18
    🐀Pest Activity12
    🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
    🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
    🚰Plumbing & Water3

    Inspection Timeline

    Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
    Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
    Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
    Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass

    +11 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has Front Cafe passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, Front Cafe passed its most recent health inspection on November 14, 2025.
    How many health violations does Front Cafe have?
    Front Cafe has 26 total health violations across 11 inspections on record.
    How often is Front Cafe inspected?
    Front Cafe has been inspected 11 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has Front Cafe ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, Front Cafe has failed 2 out of 11 health inspections (18% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does Front Cafe have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    No, Front Cafe has no pest-related citations on record across 11 inspections. No evidence of rats, mice, cockroaches, or insects was found.
    Is Front Cafe safe to eat at?
    Front Cafe passed its most recent health inspection on November 14, 2025. The restaurant has 26 total violations across 11 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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