JAN 22
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO.
EAT. 88/100
820 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 22, 2026 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE INSIDE INNER AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE OPENING IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF CALICUM AND GRIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE PIPING ABOVE THE COOK LINE WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE GRILL AND THE FLATTOP COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE RATIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN COFFEE STATION AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF COFFEE GROUNDS AND COFFEE BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
FEB 182025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF ICE CREAM SPILLAGE AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRIS... UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (RATIONAL) THE FLOOR AT THE BAKING AND PASTRY AREA CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING.. SERVING LINE UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
JUL 112024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING COVERINGS OVER THE FOOD SERVICE LINE IN THE CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE CAFE SERVING AREA INSTRUCTED TO PULL ITEMS FROM THE WALL THAT CAN BE MOVED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF KITCHEN UTENSILS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMILATION OF FROST/ICE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FOOD CONTAINERS/SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL IN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE ROOM. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
APR 282022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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MAY 122021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (SIDES OF OVENS) IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 5
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Violation Codes: 5-403.12. Inspector Comments: CONDENSATION NOTED IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS AROUND COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11. Inspector Comments: PEELING PAINT AND CREVICES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82019FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2019
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING , INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
CONDENSATION NOTED IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS AROUND COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT AND CREVICES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE, FOUND NO 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.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, TUNA SALAD) 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CATERING MENU SERVE BEEF TENDERLOIN & BURGERS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MAY 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Inadequate food protection: Observed fermenting vegetable on site ( Kem Chi ), in main kitchen walk in cooler, without dept approval. Instructed to discontinue until a variance is obtained. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 15lbs, at a total value of $25.00. Serious Violation# 7-38-005 (A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed dust build up on fan covers in dairy walk in cooler, in main kitchen. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.
MAY 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FINGERNAIL BRUSHES AT ALL HANDSINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL INDIVIDUAL FINGERNAIL BRUSHES FROM ALL HAND SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER AT ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AREA.INSTRCUTED TO MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AT THE FRYER STATION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER SAUSAGE AT 49.2F,RANCH DRESSING AT 44.6F,CHICKEN 52.8F,CHEESE 45.6F,ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE PLUMBING FIXTURES FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
JAN 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND REAR PREP AREA.
APR 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE (POT WASHER). OBSERVED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 174F. THE MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND REAR PREP AREA.
SEP 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK-IN COOLER INSULATION NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AROUND PIPES CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD INSULATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENT COVER ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 82012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET OF 3-DOOR COOLER IS RIPPED, MUST FIX/REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS MUST BE FREE OF MILDEW/STAINS. FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. CABINETS UNDER PREP AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS OR DIRT. LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE CLEANED ALSO.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE & AT THE DIRTY TRAY CONVEYOR ROOM, MUST FIX TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SOME FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY CEILING VENTS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY COOK'S LINE MUST BE REMOVED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.
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