JUL 11
2025
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FFC WEST LOOP.
Chicago Health Dept
10 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 7
2024
PASS 2 violations
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Observed frozen cooked chicken being thawed at counter top room temperature. Instructed to thaw according to health code.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not waring hair restraint instructed to wear.
OCT 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHICKEN WRAPS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, RYAN OSWALD, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE TWO OUT OF THREE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 22
2022
PASS 1 violation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BAR NOT FULLY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALLS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING ALL AROUND THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. During non-operating hours and periods of inclement weather, the food preparation equipment, including equipment used for dispensing, shall be protected from contamination in a method approved by CDPH.
NOV 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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AUG 9
2019
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 2
2019
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (AROUND THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED OUTER APRON BEING WORN BY FOOD EMPLOYEE EXTREMELY DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO EXCHANGE OUTER WEAR WITH CLEAN APRON, AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL COOLER, WHERE SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 22
2018
PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
VIOLATION CORRECTED. HEALTH POLICY INSTALLED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
VIOLATION CORRECTED. SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN ELIMINATED.
AUG 14
2018
FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ACTIVELY FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR MOP/UTILITY SINK. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON CEILING AND BACK WALL AREA OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 25
2018
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed food and debris encrusted at cooler gaskets on 2 door true reach in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
JAN 29
2018
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed rust stains on exterior surface of both grease traps in rear prep area. Informed manager that all services must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed the manager to reseal and or replace. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
JAN 22
2018
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed 15 or more small live flies on walls lining mop closet in rear mop closet area. Instructed manager to detail clean area and to schedule appointment with pest control operator to eliminate activity, by re inspection date. Serious violation #7 -38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board at front smoothie station. Instructed manager to detail resurface/replace. Maintain at all times. Observed rust stains on exterior surface of both grease traps in rear prep area. Informed manager that all services must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed the manager to reseal and or replace. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed pooled water along floor and wall junction under 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove, determine source and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed holes throughout wall attached to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair/seal and maintain at all times.
JUN 9
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found all 2 door and 1 door coolers in rear prep area and in bar heavily soiled, and/or with excessive food debris. Must detail clean and sanitize all coolers. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found floors in rear prep area with excessive debris and dirt build up. Must pull out equipment to detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.
SEP 7
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WEATHER STRIPING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PATIO IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR,PEELING PAINT IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER AND LIGHTING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING UNIT BY COOLER.MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE THRU-OUT PREP AREA.
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