CRIMSON COWARD.

Chicago Health Dept

328 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected May 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2026

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COLE SLAW,CHICKEN,MACARONI & CHEESE,HAMBURGERS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:45 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE SOAP DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED NAPKINS AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER DURING STORAGE.

Minor Other

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2618817 9/9/25 NOT CORRECTED #52-5-402.12 : UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP FOR FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 9

2025

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RUST ON LEFT SIDE INTERIOR WALL NEAR SCREWS CLOSE TO DOOR AND OBSERVED PINK MOLD ON SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST AND MOLD FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOTR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO PREP SINK INSTALLED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP FOR FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED.

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