SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ZOUP.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

62 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2026 · passed with conditions

5 of 10 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,DELI MEATS, TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST PROVIDE INFO GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOORS WITH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LAST DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SERVICE COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, SODA CABINETS,NOZZLES & MACHINE PANEL ON SODA MACHINE,HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE LOWER SHELVES,MICROWAVE,GARBAGE CANS.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REDUCE ODOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO LACK OF WATER IN TOILET TO FLUSH USE URINAL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TOILET IS NOW REAPIRE AND FLUSHING AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PARTICLE BOARD ON FLOORS COVERING CARPET IN SEVERAL AREAS IN DINING AREA MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SODA SPLATTER FROM WALLS AT SODA CADDY,DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS..

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHB WASHING AREAS AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINATIN.

JAN 15
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

AUG 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

MINOROther
6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
FEB 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP AT 4 GALLONS;$40 ) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE HOT LINE DURING THE INSPECTION;4 GALLONS OF SOUP AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110F- 114F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN; 2 LB $15) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER ON THE HOT LINE DURING THE INSPECTION; 18 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F- 55F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

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JUL 14
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 62.4F, 2 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 58.5F, 2 LBS OF TUNA SALAD 49.4F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOODS AT 41f OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $250.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

INADEQUATE COOLING CAPACITY FOR PREP COOLER, FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AT 64.7F, COOLER IS USED FOR PREISHABLE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SEP 10
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2312951: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 26
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ON NORTH WALL MIDDLE DOOR FALL OFF HINGES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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