Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Hampton Social
164 E Grand Ave
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 12, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
BOTH 2ND FLOOR GLASSMACHINES NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH 2ND FLOOR GLASSMACHINES MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT HIGH TEMPERTURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 20, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 11, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 3, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE VERIFIBLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD CHICKEN, BEEF, IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES: 4# CUCMBER LOBSTER SALAD IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 56.8F MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT WITH VALUE OF $20.00. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE
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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR FRONT & REAR PREP, 2ND FLOOR BAR, DINING ROOM AND GUEST & STAFF LOCKER ROOM & RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. 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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source