SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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180 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2025 · passed with conditions

9 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Dec 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 26
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using Card board boxes to store nacho chips, Instructed to use proper utensils.

JUL 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISH AREA TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 55.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 3
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 29
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND RICE AT 120F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. 5 LBS OF RICE DISCARDED AT $50 PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER BASIN FILLED WITH WATER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECTAPLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND LITTER ON GROUND (OUTDOORS) UNDER AND BEHIND OPERATOR'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT DESIGNATED REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ONSITE IN FRONT PREP AND REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER, OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

JUL 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE) NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES,FORKS IN CONDIMENTS-SODA AREA, KNIVES,FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

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

OBSERVED THAT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA HAVE SOME STANDING WATER FROM CONDENSE DRIP AND ITS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR-MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNSIEX EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED USED PAPER TOWELS ON FLOORS IN WASH ROOM AND DIRTY FIXTURES .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOORS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 6
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed peeling paint on the walls near 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair or paint wall. Must maintain same

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods (sliced melon, deserts, etc.) in front customer beverage cooler. Instructed all customer accessible, prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods must be properly labeled with manufacturer name, address, list of ingredients and date. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed peeling paint on the walls near 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair or paint wall. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found slow draining hand sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found uncovered floor drain near utility sink. Must provide cover for drain. Must maintain same.

DEC 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FROT COUNTER NOT LABLED WITH INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCTS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

FEB 3
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUN 4
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A 3RD WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BACK AREA. DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND ONE BROKEN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE REAR OFFICE. FOUND BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND MANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 12
2014
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

IMPROPER DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND NO DRAINING AT MOP SINK AT BACK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR OF DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALL AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY ALSO AROUND TUBING/PLUMBING INTO WALLS. PROVIDE MISSING VENT COVERS AT FRONT CEILING BY WINDOW.

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