JUL 16
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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14 S CLINTON · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed
8 of 16 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 92025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES/OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-02A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES.
DEC 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Hand wash sink not maintained, paper towels pieces in drain of basin, instructed to maintain hand sinks.
FEB 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 29
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint in food prep area, instructed to wear.
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MAR 102023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE DOUGH (76.6F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
FEB 152022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT WOMENS RESTROOM AND MENS REST ROOM. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HNDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF UPDATED TRAINING.
DEC 62019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 32019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PLACED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE WAREWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOV 292019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (86.8 DEGREE F)--------OBSERVED THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (77.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK MUST BE 100 DEGREE F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (HUMMUS 47.7 DEGREES F,). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING MUST BE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. APPROX 5 LBS AND $20 VALUE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PLACED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE WAREWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 12019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PLACED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND AFTER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed rear exposed hand sinks next to 3 compartment sink blocked and inaccessible. At time of inspection said exposed hand sink was blocked by large garbage trolley. Informed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times to ensure proper hand washing, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations from report # 2072173, date: 08/10/2017, 45# Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation. Serious violation # 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed prepackaged condiments, tahini sauce, red pepper sauce, etc. for sale to the public, in front counter reach-in cooler with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all prepackaged items must have dates and labels once they are removed from original bulk container. Instructed to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
AUG 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed hand sink in rear kitchen without paper towels. Observed dish hand sink blocked with bucket inside basin (and garbage container in front of sink). Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible; must have hot & cold water, and soap and paper towels at all times. Operator provided paper towels and rear hand sink and removed items from hand sink in dish room. Critical violation 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no city of Chicago food manager certification posted in facility. Must provide original certificate for a City of Chicago certified food manager and post in plain view. Observed no city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous items are being prepped (lamb, hummus, etc.). Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
JUL 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST FINISH THE FLOORING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AND THE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST COMPLETE FINAL SURFACES OF WALLS AND CORNERS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COUNTER TOP OF THE LEDGE SURROUNDING THE BAKERY. MUST FILL THE GAP WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 52016FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2016
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON AND RUNNING AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, ALL FREEZERS AT 0 DEGREES OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
MUST COMPLETE THE AIR GAP AT THE DRAIN UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST INSTALL THE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL FINAL COUNTER BEFORE SERVICE LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST FINISH THE FLOORING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AND THE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST COMPLETE FINAL SURFACES OF WALLS AND CORNERS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST FINISH INSTALLING ALL AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL STALL DIVIDERS AND DOORS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
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