Chicago Health Dept
108 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
26 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN.
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2628923 12/22/25 NOT CORRECTED-#39-3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL. #58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
6-301.13: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOASBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH THE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL.
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP SINK SHALL BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOASBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH THE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(BANANA PUDDING), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.2-54.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1238 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TWO DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE TWO DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA REPAIRED AND OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 32.5F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR OF DOOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/15/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. (NOTE: 3 LIVE ROACHES WERE KILLED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP SINK SHALL BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UPSTAIRS.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEM SITTING ON PREP TABLE BY BAKERY TO BE IMPROPER:EGGS 78.1F. MANAGER DICARDED 70 PIECES OF EGGS THAT COST ABOUT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBESERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MICROWEAVE IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKS WAS BEING CATCH WITH A BUSPAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ABOUT 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY, NOT COVERED, OPEN TO DUST COLLECTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
WEAK WATER PRESSURE ATFAUCET COLD WATER SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CREAM CHEESE ICING) IS SERVED TO PUBLIC..A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, STORED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 5 - 10 SMALL FLIES IN OPEN BAKED GOOD DISPLAY AREA LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, OBSERVED 2 SMALL FLIES IN APPLE CRUMB PIE. ALSO NOTED 3-5 FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO SMALL FLIES IN UNPACKAGED APPLE CRUMB PIE BEHIND DISPLAY GLASS LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED GOODS, BROWNIES, COOKIES ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANELS.
OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TWO CEILING LIGHT UNITS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO CLEANUP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINKS, FOOD BEING PREPARED AND A DIPPER WILL NEXT TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY
USING A PAPER CUP AS A SCOOP IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD UTENSILS
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINT WORN IMPROPERLY ON TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER WAY TO RESTRAIN HAIR. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ON PROPERLY RESTRAINING HAIR WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BAKERS 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
Front counter shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/rack in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks, plastic containers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, and under storage shelving not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing light shield in bsmt storage area shall be provided.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE CAPPUCINNO/COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE 2 SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY CASE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI FROM UNDER DISPLAY CASES AND BAKING EQUIPTMENT.
MUST REPAIR THE NON WORKING EXHAUST VENT FANS IN BOTH CUSTOMER AND STAFF RESTROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND LEMON BAR WITH MOIST FILLING THATS MADE UP WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( FRESH WHOLE EGGS COOKED AT LOW HEAT ) STORED AT COUNTER TOP ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND WASTE WATER TRAPPED BETWEEN GASKET FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MOP BUCKET STORED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN MOP CLOSET WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST DEFROST BLUEBERRY FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT CAULKING. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FREEZER TO REMOVE BLUEBERRY SPLASHES.
MUST CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AT CORNERS, FLOOR AT UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE BLUEBERRY ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR NON FUNCTIONING EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE AT THE MOP ROOM SINK AREA.
ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DID NOT WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION WALK THROUGH.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 35 DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND CHALK BOARDS AT THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS, FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS AS WELL AS THE REAR DISH AREA.MCCLOUD PEST CONTROL HAS PROVIDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON 2/7/13 AND 3/12/13 RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO 3/26/2013. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED CITATION #H000083347
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS/TILES IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
MUST HANG UNUSED MOPS UP TO DRY AND REMOVE STANDING/UNUSED WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN MOP CLOSET.
FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND 20 IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. SERIOUR VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS/TILES IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
MUST HANG UNUSED MOPS UP TO DRY AND REMOVE STANDING/UNUSED WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN MOP CLOSET.
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