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Shared Kitchen · Chicago, IL

Cocina Compartida De Trabajadores Cooperativistas

3654 W 16th St

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass

Jun 16, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-12 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 76F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PRIORITY 7-38-005

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS 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
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (72F) AT MULTIPLE SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH AT LEAST 100F AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 28, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 15, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12 NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT WAREWASHING SINK AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

No Entry

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE DURING TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVD FRONT PREP HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED COLD RUNNING WATER @66F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100-120F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT WAREWASHING SINK AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLING UNITS. MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT REFRIGATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. NOTED 2 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER ALONGSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 9, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVD FRONT PREP HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED COLD RUNNING WATER @66F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100-120F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE DURING TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLING UNITS. MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT REFRIGATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. NOTED 2 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER ALONGSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT WAREWASHING SINK AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 8, 2023

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source

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