Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Ummo & The Loft
22 W Hubbard St
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8 inspectionsComplaint
Aug 3, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RAISES UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 145.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE SO THAT IT RAISES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. 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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON GROUND IN ALLEY NEAR OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE UNDERNEATH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 26, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS "LOFT" BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS ONLY AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 4, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED DURING INSPECTION ON 3/18/2025, FACILITY HAS NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATE WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER HAS BEEN SOLD OR SERVED DURING CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 3/25/2025)
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING 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, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. FOUND 3 PACKAGES OF VACUMMED PACKAGED ANIMAL FAT IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH NO DATE WHEN IT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONFORM TO HACCP PLAN REQUIRMENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED( VALUED $5/WEIGHT 2LBS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 141.2F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT LARGE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 24, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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 ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT ON RIGHT SIDE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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 15, 2024 · Original Source