THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

820 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING OF DIRT AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLAT TOP, DEEP FRYER AND SALAMANDER GRILL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING.....THE THREE -COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR AND WALL...FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND THE COOFEE/STORAGE ROOM AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING.

FEB 18

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF POSSIBLE RUST AND LIGHTLY GREY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA DISPENCER WITH A BUILD UP OF SPLATTER UNDER THE BASE AREA WHERE THE SODA COMES OUT OF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CATERING COFFEE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AT THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

JUL 11

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF JUICE AND SODA SPLATTER UNDER THE DISPENSER IN THE CAFETERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE FLAT TOP. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE SUPPORT KITCHEN BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL A BUILD UP OF OF DEBRIS AND COFFEE BEANS AND THE FLOOR NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING,BREEDING AND HARBORING.

OCT 2

2023

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN SIGNATURE STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

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MAY 12

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 5

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 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 CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME.TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 17

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing wall tile in dish washing area located in dining commons. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. maintain at all times,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed exposed hand sink in signature station with low water pressure at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair/maintenance and maintain at all times.

MAY 26

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FINGERNAIL BRUSHES AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL INDIVIDUAL FINGERNAIL BRUSHES FROM ALL HAND SINKS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FREEZER AT THE GRILLING AREA NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH(8 SECONDS) WITH HOT WATER. MUST ADJUST SENSOR SO AS TO HAVE HOT WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 12

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT,NAME,ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF THE MANUFACTURER,NET CONTENTS OF PACKAGE,A LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE COOLERS WITH DEEP CUTS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED FOOD STORED INSIDE A TIN CAN IN A SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2014

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

IMPROPERLY DESIGNED EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED AT JOE'S COFFEE CART ON THE 2ND FLOOR. THERE IS A RETENTION TANK USED TO COLLECT WASTE WATER FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ATTACHED TO THE CART. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS PLUMBED TO CITY SUPPLY AND DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

COOLER CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANINIG CHEMICALS STORED CLOSE TO COFFEE BAGES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD SHELVES.

AUG 8

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS MUST BE CLEANED, DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS OR MILDEW. CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF FOOD SPILLS/STAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONDENSATION LINE FROM A COOLER MUST BE RE-ROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

JUL 12

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT FROM 5-21-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.

MAY 21

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found reach in condiment cooler and pizza preparation cooler at improper temperatures. (60.0F,47.2F) critical violation. citation issued. tagged coolers.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures. (lunch meat 3 pounds at 55.0F, 2pounds cheese at 53.0F, 4pounds beef at 83.6F, and 6 pounds cooked chicken 85.0F.) monetary value $50.00 15pounds. critical violation. citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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. Found floors not clean under heavy equipment.(refrigerators)

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