Chicago Health Dept
1100 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
9 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
THERMOMETERS AT BOTH COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR/PROVIDE FUNCTIONL THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED STAINS ON WALKWAY FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO TRASH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALKWAY LEADING FROM THE REAR DOOR TO TRASH RECEPTACLES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT ORANGE BUILD UP INSIDE THE POP MACHINE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 117.8F LOCATED AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. MEATBALLS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EGG WHITES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SPINACH FOUND AT 51.6F AND SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.5F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 44.9F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SHOOT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM FAUCET HEAD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP LINE WHEN KNOB IS TURNED FOR COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER NOT FULLY OSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY'S REAR PREP AREA (UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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