JUL 16
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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INSPIRATION CORPORATION.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
4554 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed
12 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 92025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN ALL CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 15 IN THE CORNER BY THE MOPSINK UTILITY AREA, AND 8 ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 22024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE MOPSINK AREA AND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA. ALSO FOUND ONE DEAD MOUSE IN A CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY USE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING/STORAGE AREA.
MAY 312023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 142022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 14
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
APR 62021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN ON SHELF BY THE WINDOW ARE NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF AT DISHROOM.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
APR 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 32020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND ABOUT 70 MICE DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS: STORAGE ROOM, ALONG WALLS AT DINING AREAS, AND BEHIND STOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT STORAGE ROOM.(BOXES, GARBAGE,ETC.) MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE,AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW FOOD CODE AND GUILDLINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE INCLUDING PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SPICES HELD IN MASON JARS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL COMMON NAME WHEN STORED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NEAR FREEZERS/2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FEB 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN THE WALL SURROUNDING ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL. MUST REPLACE TORN WASHROOM WALL VENT SCREEN.
APR 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST/GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUL 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
APR 242014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ACROSS FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,UNDER THE FLAT GRILL
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING WALL AROUND PIPE,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EAST PREP TABLE BY SERVICE WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A WORKING THERMOMETER
AUG 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP AREA CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND CHEESES, DRESSING, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BETWEEN 48.2 F AND 51.4 F- CHEESES, WHIPPED CREAM, RANCH DRESSING, CUT VEGETABLES, SAUSAGE. INSTUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
MAR 72013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND DOOR GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND RACKS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 22012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE DAIRY REACH COOLER.
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