Restaurant
Cafe 53
1369 E 53rd St, 60615
Pass w/ ConditionsApr 3, 2026
Should you eat here?
Pass w/ Conditions at the latest inspection (4 months ago).
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · Chicago health department
14
inspections on record
since 2011
records held
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Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Pass w/ Conditions | Canvass |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Pass | Canvass |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Pass | Canvass |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Pass | Complaint |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Pass w/ Conditions | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Fail | Canvass |
| Nov 4, 2016 | Pass w/ Conditions | Canvass |
| Oct 29, 2015 | Pass w/ Conditions | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Fail | Canvass |
| Nov 7, 2013 | Pass | Canvass |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Pass w/ Conditions | Canvass |
| Mar 25, 2011 | Pass | License Re-Inspection |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Fail | License Re-Inspection |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Fail | License |
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