Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Foodhero

Name: Foodhero
Address: 3331 W 26th St, Chicago, IL

3331 W 26th St

Last inspected Feb 4, 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

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 13, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UPSTAIRS RESTROOM DOORS NO FUNCTIONAL. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASMENT PREP.NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FLAT TAP GRILL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SURROUNDING BAKERY PREP EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, ALONGSIDE OF FREEZING UNITS AND ROLLING STORAGE CARTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 23, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OBSERVED STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 NOTED BURNED-OUT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BURNED-OUT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

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 issues

notedCode 22Food temperature

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED PROSCUITTO @67F,8 OZ FRESH PANELLA CHEESEF @62, 2.5 LBS SLICED SALAMI,4 LBS RED SALSA @68F, 8 LBS SALSA VERDE @ 69F, 1LB COOKED STEAK @59F, 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 60F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE A 2 DOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. TOTAL COST OF ITEMS: $150. 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.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 CDOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PREP AREA TEMPERATURE @ 68F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED CHICKEN, TOFU, STEAK, SALSA) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS IN 2ND THE COFFEE PREP AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS AND COFFEE SPILLS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FREEZER UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTUCTED 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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 29, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11: RAW BRICK WALLS IN NEWLY ADDED 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW BRICK SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 29, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 22, 2023

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN NEWLY ADDED UNAPPROVED PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET AND SHELVING UNIT ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE

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

RAW BRICK WALLS IN NEWLY ADDED 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW BRICK SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 22, 2023 · Original Source