Chicago Health Dept
186 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE.
FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN BASEMENT IMPROPERLY REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING FOAM AND ROUGH, UNEVEN GRAVEL AND CONCRETE. MUST REPAIR BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS(WALK IN COOLER/2 DOOR COOLER)AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 40 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 61.3F, 10 POUNDS HAMBURGER AT 55.7F, 5 LOBSTERS AT 55.8F, 40 POUNDS OF LAMB AT 53.6F, 5 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 54.2F, 80 POUNDS CHEESE AT 63.2F, 20 QUARTS OF CREAM AT 61.7F, AND 2 DOZEN EGGS AND 4 DOZEN EGGS AT 60.8F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.153 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD DISPOSED.VALUE OF TCS FOODS 1500 DOLLARS.
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.WALK IN COOLER AT 61.9F AND 2 DOOR COOLER AT 62.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BOTH COOLERS.
FOUND MORE THAN 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND SOME AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.
FOUND LEAKY 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS/BASEMENT AND ALONG WALLS UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN. MUST STORE EVERYTHING OFF FLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT BASEMENT.
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
Found 2 glue boards with dead cockroaches stuck on. Instructed to remove and monitor.
Main prep area cooler with damaged lid cover, exposed insulation, Instructed to repair and maintain.
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basements ice maker, instructed to install one in a clean view.
Missing several floor tile at main kitchen, instructed to replace and maintain.
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE /DISH/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES WHERE THE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE /DISH/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK BAR NOT DRAINING. FOUND WASTEWATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL AND MAINTAINED AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW.
FOUND 2 OUT 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROVIDE.
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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