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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Dec 12, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY 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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER #7. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE OF DISHWASHING AREA. DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN SEPERATE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAINED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. 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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLER(S)INSIDE MAIN PRODUCTION WEST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT WEST BUILDING FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 12, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 5, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED USED CIGAR ON SHELVING NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT IN "MARKET" KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREA, AND INSTRUCT ALL EMPLOYEES TO MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AREAS FREE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS INOPERABLE AND INCAPABLE OF COOLING IN WEST BUILDING MARKET FOOD COURT (HOT LINE COLD HOLD UNITS, SALAD BAR COLD HOLD UNITS, AUXILLARY KITCHEN COLD HOLD DRAWERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES ON FLOOR OF ROLL IN COOLER IN WEST FOOD COURT WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE AREA.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE OF DISHWASHING AREA. DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN SEPERATE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAINED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT WEST BUILDING FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON INTERIOR PERIMETER OF WALK IN COOLERS IN MAIN PRODUCTION WEST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 22, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA, EATING WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WEARING ONE GLOVE. SHE THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT ON THE OTHER GLOVE IN PREPARATION TO SERVE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE AND ENFORCE PROPER HANDWASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION 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 EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL PERSONS THAT ARE IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA EATING WHILE WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EDUCATE AND ENFORCE WHEN GLOVES SHOULD BE CHANGED/WORN. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED CAN OPENERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.
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 THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: -NO WATER FOR THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, BY THE ESCALATOR OF THE 375 FOYER. -WEST MAIN KITCHEN'S 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA RIGHT FAUCET LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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 THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER THAT'S INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER #32 IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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.