THE SALVATION ARMY.

Chicago Health Dept

825 N CHRISTIANA · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13

2026

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER PROVIDED)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT PREP SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE DOORS MEET (2) SETS OF FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT BOTTOM OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2025

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM AT 90.1F AND 89.6F, RESPECTIVELY, AND IN THE PUBLIC AREA MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AT 70.1 AND 70.3, RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED THE HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED TO AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

APR 18

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDED.

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APR 28

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 49.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $0. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED COUTONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

AUG 24

2021

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAR LOADING DOCK. MUST REPAIR.

MAR 16

2020

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR EXIT DUMPSTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DEERFIELD DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 11

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 28

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.

NOV 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON WATER SUPPLY AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

NOV 9

2016

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CUT LETTUCE ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND BETWEEN 48.1F 50.1F,TOTAL WEIGHT 8LBS TOTAL COST $12.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF TUNA SALAD ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT 54.8F TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $4.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SLICED TOMATOES WAS FOUND BETWEEN 50.2F AND 51.6F INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS TOTAL COST $11.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF GREEN BEAN SALAD WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS TOTAL COST $6.00 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND BETWEEN 106.0F TO 111.0F TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS TOTAL COST $6.00 INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DESTROY FOOD PRODUCTS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL INSIDE ONE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE DOCK AREA. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR, INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT DOOR IN DOCK AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 2O MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON BOTTOM OF A SHELVING RACK AND OBSERVED 10 SMALL FILES INSIDE BOTH EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE DOCK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON WATER SUPPLY AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 13

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNER BEHIND SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER

OCT 7

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 28

2015

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

UNABLE TO TEST THE DISHMACHINE ON PREMISES; MUST BE ABLE TO ENSURE THAT MACHINE REACHES THE PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE RINSE CYCLE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY; MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO DISPOSAL UNIT ON PREMISES FOR DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE; MUST HAVE A CONTRACT OR DUMPSTER ON PREMISES.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICGO CERTIFICATES FOR KITCHEN STAFF.

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