NOV 26
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MATCHA CITA.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
1017 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 26, 2025 · passed
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11---REPAIR THE LOOSE CORNERS AROUND THE WALLS OF THE MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12---CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN FROM THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
NOV 192025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE LOOSE CORNERS AROUND THE WALLS OF THE MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN FROM THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAR 112025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
APR 52024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN THE RESTROOMS. MANAGER ADDED SIGNS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT OVER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2554183 DATED 4/12/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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APR 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INFORMING EMPLYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE, INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-10.
MAR 212022FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2022
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INFORMING EMPLYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE, INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-10. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS AND NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO CAN RELOCATE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP TO MIDDLE OF PREP AREA WHERE IT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH OF THE TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST CONTAIN REPORTS FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR THAT PROVIDES INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE #. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c).
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVERFLOWING AND MUST MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH CARD BOARD BOXES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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