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West River Cafe

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DBA: West River Cafe

4400 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

License #1646219โ€ขInspected 165 days ago
Current
0
Violations
177
Corrections
0
Inspections
31
Failures
12
Pests
9

Last Inspection

Oct 29, 2025Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

1 pest report within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago

    Violation Categories

    ๐ŸงนFacility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
    ๐ŸดEquipment & Utensils18
    ๐Ÿ€Pest Activity12
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธFood Temperature & Holding8
    ๐ŸงผPersonal Hygiene & Handwashing5
    ๐ŸšฐPlumbing & Water3

    Inspection Timeline

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

    +31 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has West River Cafe passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, West River Cafe passed its most recent health inspection on October 29, 2025.
    How many health violations does West River Cafe have?
    West River Cafe has 177 total health violations across 31 inspections on record.
    How often is West River Cafe inspected?
    West River Cafe has been inspected 31 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has West River Cafe ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, West River Cafe has failed 12 out of 31 health inspections (39% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does West River Cafe have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    West River Cafe has 9 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 2 rodent findings (rats or mice), 1 cockroach finding, 1 fly or insect finding.
    Is West River Cafe safe to eat at?
    West River Cafe passed its most recent health inspection on October 29, 2025. The restaurant has 177 total violations across 31 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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