What is Cafe Libra's health inspection score?

Cafe Libra has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Libra last inspected?

Cafe Libra was last inspected on May 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Libra have?

Cafe Libra has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Libra safe to eat at?

Cafe Libra has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cafe Libra

Name: Cafe Libra
Address: 1905-1907 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 80

1905-1907 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Uptown

Ranked #224 of 747 in Uptown

Stable

3 inspections

Last: May 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1905-1907 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass2 License

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE UPSTAIR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND IN THE UPSTAIRS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AND NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BRICK WALL BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND CAPUCCINO MACHINE THE CAFE BAR AREA NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND SEALED, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PIPES, VENTS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC) STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNUSED DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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