Jordan's Food of Distinction, Inc

Chicago Health Dept

1551 W THOMAS ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 23

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE LARGE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND-DRYING DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TOMATO SOUP AT 51F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM FOIL TRAYS NOT STORED INVERTED OR COVERED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL SINGLE-USE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND THE DRAIN AND WATER PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL GAPS IN THE WALL AND LEDGE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE LARGE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586092 ON 12/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 1

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 15

2023

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MAR 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, POTATOES, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 24

2021

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND OPEN KITCHEN WITH PREP TABLE. FOUND NO SEPERATION/BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREPERATION AND FOOD SERVICE TABLE. MANAGER STATES: TASTINGS OCCUR AT FOOD SERVICE TABLE. MANAGER ALSO STATES, FOOD IS SERVICED THROUGH WINDOW FOR TAKE OUT. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT ENVIORMENTAL CONTAMINATION FOR INDOOR DINNING. PRIORTY FOUNDATION.

SEP 21

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 28

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Backflow preventer ON THE UTILITY SINK not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NOV 6

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

AUG 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201-11.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

SEP 12

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SCRAPE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 24

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

AUG 18

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 8-25-15,REPORT#1454134

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKETS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

AUG 25

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER ALONG EAST WALL. DEFROST INTERIOR OF REAR COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

OCT 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 8

2013

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPING ALONE THE WALL AND CORNERS OF DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE STORAGE AREA, 15 DROPING ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER,NOTED IN FOOD PRE AREA RODENT DROPPING IN OPEN FLOOR GRIDS MORE THAN 30, MORE THAN 1/2 INCH OPENING THUR OUT AREA,IN DISH FOUND 2 LIVE RATS RUNING ALONE THE WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,EAST SIDE,WINDON IN DISH AREA BROKEN,NOT RODENT PROOF,WINDOW IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,1/2 IN GAP. NOTE NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO BASEMENT,UPON RE INSPECTION NEED TO GAIN ENTRY.VOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020. UPON RE INSPECTION OBSERVED LIVE RODENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA,WHICH WAS SITTING ON TOP OF A STAIR.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE ICE UNIT.

OCT 3

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ICE UNIT WHEN THE ICE IS BEING MADE.VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF PROVIDED OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, CHEESE SAUCE ARE BEING PREPARED.) MUST PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS OVERFLOWING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED.VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT DISHES UNDER PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE MISSING MOLDING WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR DISH ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR SAME.ALSO NEEDS TO REMOVE THE TREAD FROM THE FACUTE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,OR NEEDS TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PERVENTER

JAN 4

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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