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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 W Wellington Ave

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass

Apr 15, 2026

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 24, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR SANDWICHES STATION FOOD PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR ENTRANCE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAMANTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEVRIS ON WLLL OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD COVER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 11, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 21, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SERVERAL CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ARE AND IN THE FRONT SERVICE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM FAUCET AND VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 20, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS AND SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN STORAGE BINS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. HANDSINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKED EGGS IN REACH IN COOLER IN ON SIDE HOT HOLDING/SERVICE AREA TO BE COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO UNCOVER TO FACILITATE PROPER COOLING.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE 4 DOOR STANDING COOLER ACROSS FROM PASTA BOILING STATION AS WELL AS GASKET OF 2 STANDING FREEZER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND PIECES OF TRASH UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN/PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

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