SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PROHIBITION TOTAL HOLISTIC CAFE.

BEAT. 39/100

2113 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 8, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 1 year ago. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH A WOOD LIKE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE REAR WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30
2024
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CLEANING AGENT FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR CLEANING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE CLEANING AGENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT WILL BE SERVICING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER (USED FOR STORAGE ONLY).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS APPLICABLE TO MONITOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHWASHARE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH A WOOD LIKE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE DRAIN VALVE OF THE EXPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED DIRECTLY INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OF A PLUMBING FIXTURE IN THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AN AIR GAP ON THE MENTIONED VALVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION NOT ISSUED

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING. THE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND POOLING ONTO THE PREP AREA FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET AT THE REAR WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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