SODEXO AMERICA, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

555 W ADAMS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (BOUNCE PLATE) AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED BUILD UP OF WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW BEEF AT 46.8F, TUNA AT 48.0F, TURKEY AT 47.0F, HAM AT 50.0F AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER; CHEESE AT 49.0F, YOGURT AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.5F AT THE REAR AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 70.0 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $800.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (ADJACENT TO OVENS) IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT SUFFICIENT AT MAINTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERSW WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 3
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE,ICE MACHINE,AND BEVI WATER DISPENSER.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

AUG 5
2024
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 8
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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FEB 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed front hot line exposed hand sink basin, blocked at time of inspection. At time of inspection said exposed hand sink basin was in use as dump sink and filled with ice and debris. Instructed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible and designated for proper hand washing, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

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

Observed plastic film on exterior surface of Beverage Air two door refrigerator, in beverage dry storage area, located in dry storage closet # 2, adjacent to loading dock area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Observed slight scale deposits on exterior surface of front cook line ice machine white plastic shield/chute. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all.

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

Observed carpeting throughout floor in dry storage closet # 1, adjacent to loading dock area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

JUL 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, wraps, etc.) are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager license posted in plain view. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Observed small amount of pink, slimy, mold like substance on bottom of ice chute on customer self service beverage machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

NOV 4
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 11
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAK.

JAN 30
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ELIMINATE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE TELEVISION MONITOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG SIDE COOLERS AS NEEDED.

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

REMOVE LIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 31
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS ON DIRTY POT HOLDERS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.

NOV 13
2013
PASS · 0 violations

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