SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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500 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed

12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

JAN 26
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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
PASSED
0 violations
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JUL 30
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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

MINORPest Activity
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 1
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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.

MINORChemical Safety
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.

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

MUST DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM THROUGHOUT WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PRE PACKAGED DESSERT FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

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

HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORSanitation
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,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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,

MINORDocumentation & Training
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
PASSED
0 violations

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