Cafe Istanbul
2014 W DIVISION ST, 60622
Restaurant
PC
Last inspected: February 23, 2026
Inspection History
February 23, 2026
Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
February 17, 2026
Complaint
No Entry
No Entry
April 22, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
P
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
April 14, 2025
Canvass
Fail
F
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
April 12, 2024
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
P
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
April 4, 2024
Canvass
Fail
F
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
February 2, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
Pass
P
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
January 30, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
Fail
F
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
January 23, 2023
Complaint
Fail
F
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
June 24, 2022
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
June 17, 2022
Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
August 10, 2021
Complaint Re-Inspection
Pass
P
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
August 3, 2021
Complaint
Fail
F
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED