Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Inspiration Corporation
4554 N Broadway
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 9, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN ALL CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 15 IN THE CORNER BY THE MOPSINK UTILITY AREA, AND 8 ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020 (A). 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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
FOUND OVER 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE MOPSINK AREA AND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA. ALSO FOUND ONE DEAD MOUSE IN A CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) 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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY USE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING/STORAGE AREA.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source