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The Stopalong At Boiler Room

2210-2212 N California Ave

Last inspected Jul 14, 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.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Jul 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT HANDLE ON WOMEN'S TOILET. MUST REPAIR.

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, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HAD SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING FROM DRAIN, NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING WATER FROM WATER LEVER. INSTRUCTED 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, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 18, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 19Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REHEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLERS PLACE COLD ITEMS, CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE, FROM COLD HOLDING DIRECTLY INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLERS OF REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING PROCEDURES OF FOOD ITEMS MUST REHEAT FOOD ITEMS ON STOVE, GRIDDLE, OR MICROWAVE TO 165 DEGREES F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING FOR IN-HOUSE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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 22Food temperature

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: HOME-CUT AND PRE-COOKED FRENCH FRIES AT 67.6°F IN PREP ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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 temperature
notedCode 24Other

Official wording

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

Inspector’s notes

PIZZA IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT 70°F. THE METHOD OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL DOES NOT HAVE AN EFFECTIVE WRITTEN METHOD TO RECORD THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE DISCARD TIME. DISCUSSED THE HACCP CONCEPTS AND REQUIREMENT FOR WRITTEN PROCEDURES WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED 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, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 1, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source

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