Canvass
Dec 16, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Creative Thinkers LLC All Meal, Prep
1100 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 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 inspectionsCanvass
May 29, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
: 3-307.11--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SANITIZED DRYING RACK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
-201.11--- MISSING WALL TILE AT THE COOKS LINE.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL. 6-501.114---- ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
: 6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 3, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SANITIZED DRYING RACK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS IN THE COFFEE PREP AND BAR.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MISSING WALL TILE AT THE COOKS LINE.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-27-23 REPORT #2587430 #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED ON SITE WITH A PREP DATE OF 8-16-24 INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 40.1F. FROM THAT DATE HELD LONGER THAN 48 HOURS. NO APPROVED SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS APPROVAL ON SITE. STEAKS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. FOR USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 32Other
Official wording
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
NO WRITTEN VARIANCE APPROVAL ON SITE FOR THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PERFORMED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BOTH OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SPILLED GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, GREASE AND CLEAN ALL SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
License
Sep 3, 2024
Fail
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 27, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source