THE LASALLE FOUNDATION.

Chicago Health Dept

1111 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25

2026

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STOVE TOP UNIT LEAKING FROM BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDRER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL COOK AREA BEHIND THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNTS AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING APART FROM THE WALL AT THE RIGHT END OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL TILE BROKEN EXPOSING INSIDE OF THE LOWER WALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13

2024

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 6

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED ON DRIP PLATE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.

APR 20

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DISHES STORED IN BASEMENT COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIM ON FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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DEC 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAIERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH AREA AND UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGH BULBS ABOVE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO STEM PROB THERMOMETER ON SITE USED FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLES INSIDE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OVER FLOWING, RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUN 8

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed duct tape used as a means of repair on door handle of commercial steamer oven. Instructed manager to repair/replace handle and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed 26 X 38 in wide square hole in ceiling of mop closet, directly above mop sink, at all times. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed small leak at connection pipe underneath wash sink at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed digital thermometer display on walk in cooler and walk in freezer not working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

FEB 3

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL MEDIUM SIZED CONTAINERS HOLDING VARIOUS TYPES OF CEREALS AT THE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ROOM UNDER THE SPRAYER PORTION OF MACHINE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SPRAYER PORTION OF THE DISH MACHINE WHICH IS CAUSING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA.

MAR 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST ALSO CLEAN LOWER SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE BANQUET HALL SERVICE AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND MOLD ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 29

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

DEC 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COUNTERTOP NOT CLEAN BY FRONT COFFEE STATION.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

APR 16

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 17

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

STORAGE SHELF WITH BOXES OF GLASSWARE/KITCHENWARE, THAT IS STORED IN THE BASEMENT PUMP ROOM, MUST BE MOVED TO A SEPARATE LOCATION (IF NEEDED), TOGETHER WITH FOOD RELATED ARTICLES/PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING LINE & UNDER COFFEE STATION, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & THEIR ATTACHMENTS, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE-DUE TO DUST, FOOD SPILLS OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE, INSIDE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AROUND THE DINING HALL-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY CEILING ABOVE THE 4-DOOR COOLER MUST BE CLEANED. ANY OPENING ON WALLS, AROUND PIPES OR OUTLETS MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH 2 & 3-COMP SINKS, & UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED, OR MINIMIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 3

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FEB 25

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING AT THE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. A MAXIMUM REGISTERING THERMOMETER PLACED INSIDE THE DISHMACHINE SHOWED A TEMPERATURE OF 130F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE OVER 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. WASH AND RINSE GAUGES ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. PREMISES HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. TECHNICIAN FROM SERVICE SOLUTIONS ONSITE TO REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 22

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES,SINKS,STORAGE SHELVES,COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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