Food Safety Report: Willow Cafe And Bistro, 4729 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60625 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 16, 2026
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat tcs foods (garlic aioli, tomato soup, sauteed mushrooms, etc.) stored in the walk-in cooler past the 7 day maximum use by date. Management instructed to use or discard all expired tcs foods within 7 days with the prep date counting as day 1. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement for raw or undercooked animal foods on the lunch and brunch menus. Management instructed to disclose or describe all foods which can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 5 live cockroaches on the wall and floor under and behind the dishwashing machine. Also observed 5 live small flying insects on the walls of the front coffee prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the top and exterior of the dishwashing machine.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no self-closing door device on the employee washroom door. Management instructed to install.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the food debris on the floor and walls of the food prep areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: seal all openings in the walls of the dishwashing area, food prep area and employee washroom to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed several food handling employees without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of food handler training.

Source: chicago.gov