What is Sunrise Cafe Chicago's health inspection score?

Sunrise Cafe Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sunrise Cafe Chicago last inspected?

Sunrise Cafe Chicago was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sunrise Cafe Chicago have?

Sunrise Cafe Chicago has 55 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sunrise Cafe Chicago safe to eat at?

Sunrise Cafe Chicago has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sunrise Cafe Chicago serve?

Sunrise Cafe Chicago serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sunrise Cafe Chicago

Name: Sunrise Cafe Chicago
Address: 2012 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 58

2012 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Fair

Cafe•Wicker Park

Ranked #428 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 32% of cafe restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

9.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

18x

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+61 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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.

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2012 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

Dec

Jun 2025

3 inspections

4 high priority

15 intermediate

36 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High5 Med12 Basic

18 total1 risk factor

36/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC.)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 : OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASE OF ROLLING CART IN REAR KITCHEN, FROM INSIDE OF A SHOE BEHIND 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND SEVERAL DEAD SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF 4-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR REACH IN FREEZER, UNDER TABLE AND NEAR TOOL SHELF IN BASEMENT AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENCLOSED REAR PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO DISHES.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, SERVICE COUNTERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN & CHEST FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD AND ATTACHED SHED AT GARAGE,BASEMENT,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High5 Med12 Basic

18 total1 risk factor

36/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC.)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASE OF ROLLING CART IN REAR KITCHEN, FROM INSIDE OF A SHOE BEHIND 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND SEVERAL DEAD SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF 4-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR REACH IN FREEZER, UNDER TABLE AND NEAR TOOL SHELF IN BASEMENT AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENCLOSED REAR PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO DISHES.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, SERVICE COUNTERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN & CHEST FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD AND ATTACHED SHED AT GARAGE,BASEMENT,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Med12 Basic

19 total1 risk factor

26/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE OBSERVED HER REMOVE TOAST FROM TOASTER WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER.FOOD ITEM WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST PROVIDE TONGS ,DELI PAPER OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC.)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASE OF ROLLING CART IN REAR KITCHEN, FROM INSIDE OF A SHOE BEHIND 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND SEVERAL DEAD SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF 4-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR REACH IN FREEZER, UNDER TABLE AND NEAR TOOL SHELF IN BASEMENT AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENCLOSED REAR PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO DISHES.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, SERVICE COUNTERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN & CHEST FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD AND ATTACHED SHED AT GARAGE,BASEMENT,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 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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