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Quick Answers
When was Curie Metro. (H/S) last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Sep 20, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026.
Has Curie Metro. (H/S) ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 20, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
2-501.11: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(SERVING LINE).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(SERVING LINE) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
5-402.12: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE BETWEEN COOKLINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREA 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 22, 2026
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official Wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 68.2-73.9F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN V BUILDING FIRST FLOOR MEN'S STAFF WASHROOOM AND V BUILDING SECOND FLOOR BOY'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND INTERIOR WALLS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREAS OF SERVING LINE ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/22/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(SERVING LINE).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(SERVING LINE) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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.
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT 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.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 68.2-73.9F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN V BUILDING FIRST FLOOR MEN'S STAFF WASHROOOM AND V BUILDING SECOND FLOOR BOY'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND INTERIOR WALLS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREAS OF SERVING LINE ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/22/2026 TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(SERVING LINE).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(SERVING LINE) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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.
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 8, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 20, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS ON THIRD AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF BLACK RESIDUE ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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.
OBSERVED CRACKS ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.