THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

820 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

19 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 18

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF KITCHEN UTENSILS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2019

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2019

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Critical Food Temperature

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

CONDENSATION NOTED IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS AROUND COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT AND CREVICES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 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 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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MAY 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 20

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

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 ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

MAY 7

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 8

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF 3-DOOR COOLER IS RIPPED, MUST FIX/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.

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