FEB 18
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HANNAH'S BRETZEL 227 W. MONROE LLC.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
227 W MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed
9 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP ON THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172026PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COLD-HOLDING UNIT PRIOR TO START OF INSPECTION. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP ON THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL SURFACES BEHIND AND BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Water spray bottles not labeled, Instructed to label.
JAN 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 142023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SALT) LOCATED NEAR THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STREET ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE MILK FOR COFFEE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN PUBLIC/STAFF RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 292022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2562524 ON 8/22/22: FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED YELLOW AND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED YELLOW AND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF,TURKEY, SALMON, PESTO ,CHEESE ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.2-58.3F LOCATED IN THREE REACH IN PREP COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 100 LBS AT $300
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THREE REACH IN COOLERS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2321011 ON 11/5/19: OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD PREP SINK AND WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN REACH IN COOLER. 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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD PREP SINK AND WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN STATIONARY COLD WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES BUILDING DISPOSING SERVICE AND THAT AREA AROUND GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS OBSERVED WITH TRASH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOK POT SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA
NOV 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REAR STORAGE ROOM TOO CLUTTERED WITH STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
MAR 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STORAGE IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET STORED ON FLOOR CORNERS.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERED SMALL DAMAGE AREAS ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
OCT 22015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FINISH INSTALLING HARDWARE ON DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE THE PROPER SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BETTER ORGANIZE BOXES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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