License
Nov 3, 2026
Fail
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Experience 868
868 N Franklin St
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Quick Answers
- When was Experience 868 last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Nov 3, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026.
- Has Experience 868 ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 3, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsLicense
Nov 3, 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 PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. 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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSE INSPECTION. INFORMED THAT FACILITY MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE FACILITY DOES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND IS OPERATING. 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 issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. 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.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA DUE TO BLOCKAGE OF CHAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION CONNECTED TO THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, TEST STRIPS WERE READING 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONNECTED AT REINSPECTION AND SANITIZING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official Wording
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON THE EVENT KIT MENU (DIGITAL ONLY) ALONG WITH THE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE BY THE RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE SERVICE SHEET INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source