AUG 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 37/100
10 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 4, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Nov 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER AT BASE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND TOWEL USED AS LINER AT BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND TOWEL AS LINERS IN SAID AREAS, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FACILITY PROVIDED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
SEP 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A COPY OF THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED COPIES OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ARE NOT ALLOWED. MANAGER MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A COPY OF THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED COPIES OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ARE NOT ALLOWED. MANAGER MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED A COVERED POT OF RICE AND A COVERED POT OF WRAPPED PITA BREAD STORED ON THE CUSTOMER DINING COUNTER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM THE SHELF, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED A PANINI PRESS NOT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
AUG 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
AUG 82022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. FOUND NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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MAR 42021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
LARGE CLEAN POTS STORE FACING UP AT UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CONDENSATION NOTED AT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. FACILITY ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL TOP AND FRYERS) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUL 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER DOES NOT POSSESS THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DICED TOMATOES, YOGURT SAUCE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED IN A BOWL OF WATER ON THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SERVING UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
SEP 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHINGS STORED ON CANNED FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FEB 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POT AND PANS STORED INVERTEDLY FOR PROEPR AIR DRYING.
MAR 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH THE HANDLES UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET MOP IN THE MOP BUCKET INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES ON COUNTER TOPS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
JUN 52014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD CONTAINER SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
DEC 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER AT INTERIOR OF 2 SLIDING DOOR COCA COLA COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN DRY AND CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REACULK FLOOR BEHIND HANDICAPPED LADIES STALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO THE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEN'S FIRST STALL RESTROOM MUST BE REPAIRED.
NOV 232012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT (1/4")AND SIDE/REAR (1/2")DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED UNDERNEATH, MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE MOP SINK AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE WASH BOWL (CLOSEST TO THE DOOR) IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
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