APR 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOOSIER MAMA PIE COMPANY.
BEAT. 32/100
1616-1618 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPARING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED, SERVED, AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH FREEZERS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BULBS/LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
APR 152026FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2026
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOPPING OFF COFFEE DRINK(S) OVER THE HANDWASHING SINK WITH EXCESS COFFEE DRIPPING INTO THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK(S) USAGE IS STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DIRT/SCUM OVER THE ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH FREEZERS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO DISCARD UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BULBS/LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
OCT 162025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
vent in customers restroom not venting properly, Instructed to repair and maintain.
DEC 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE STAINED FRP BOARD AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 22024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN RAW BACON THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE STAINED FRP BOARD AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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DEC 72023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR CHEST FREEZER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALSO 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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE TOLIET ROOM WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON AND 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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK 68.2F, TOLIET ROOM WASHBOWL SINK 59.4F, DISH AREA HANDSINK 59.6F AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK . INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE WITH THE HOT WATER, THE WATER IS NOW READING 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CREAM PIES, EGGS....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
SPOONS AND SPATULAS STORED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DIPPER WELL OR KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
APR 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA @80.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MINIMUM TEMPERTURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN PREP AREA WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPOROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD (BAKERY -CREAM AND CUSTARD PIE FILLINGS,CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, VEGGIES ETC ) ITEMS IN REFRIGERTATION UNITS THRU OUT FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATE OR USE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ASSORTED PIES FOR SALE IN FRONT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DRY WIPING CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER WHICH REMAINS CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND BAGS IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 102018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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