FEB 2
2026
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: MISSING COVER ON EXTERIOR ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN
WINGS OVER CANAL.
Chicago Health Dept
500 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
17 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
52
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 26
2026
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, TURNED OFF DUE TO PIPE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR HANDDWASH SINK AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING COVER ON EXTERIOR ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN
AUG 27
2025
PASS 5 violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED TWO ROLLING METAL CARTS WITH METAL TRAYS AND A PREP TABLE STORED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM THE WASHROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 5
2025
PASS 2 violations
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
AUG 6
2024
PASS · 0 violations
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JUL 30
2024
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSING BAR. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING COUNTER IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH SYRUP AND LIQUIDS INSIDE THE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 27
2023
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 27
2023
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES, TOPS, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JAN 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD SOILED WITH GREASE LINING THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK LOCATED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, SPRAYER ARM, AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK ABOVE. MUST CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, ESPECIALLY BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/4/2022 REPORT #2549399 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 4
2022
PASS 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORE ON THE HAND WASHING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WIPING CLOTH IN SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVE MASSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON TOP ON FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE
APR 26
2021
PASS 4 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 15
2021
FAIL 4 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2362484 CONDUCTED ON 2/18/20: - INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE OBSERVED FOR TWO ONSITE FOOD EMPLOYEES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
FEB 18
2020
PASS 4 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND REAR EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS (ALONG PIPE LINE) TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 1
2019
PASS 5 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
APR 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN & MAC/CHEESE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (STARCH) IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM THROUGHOUT WALK IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DETACHED CEILING FRAME HANGING IN REAR PREP AREA.
APR 27
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE PACKAGED DESSERT FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
DEC 16
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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