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Chicago Health Dept

154 N WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED,DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AGAIN AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

JAN 13
2026
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM INSTRUSTED NO EATING OR CHEWING OF FOOD IN PREP AREA.(COS)

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT 2LBS. SPINACH AT 47.8F ON COLD HOLDING UNIT TOPSIDE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATERLINE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618949 6/10/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED SODA AND BOXES IN DRY STORAGE STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES. OBSERVED BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON SODA CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #55-6-501.114 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILIZED AS STORAGE ROOM FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND LADDER. INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA AND BOXES IN DRY STORAGE STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES. OBSERVED BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON SODA CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILIZED AS STORAGE ROOM FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND LADDER. INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

NOV 15
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 5
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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MAY 10
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAND MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 2
2023
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to install.

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