Inspiration Corporation

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 22, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sinks in men washroom. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of exit door near kitchen office. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering thermometer for high temperature dishmachine. Instructed manager to provide to test utensil surface temperature in high temperature dishmachine. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles, vents, and fixtures in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Aug 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the city certified manager onsite without his allergen training as required. Instructed manager to comply or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Nov 19, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install smooth and easily cleanable splash guard in between 3 compartment sink and handsink in prep area to prevent possible contamination to items stored on drying rack.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice build up inside walk in cooler on product, shelving units and floor. Instructed to repair interior componets and eliminate.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed trash and other miscellenaeus items and dried food debris from the following areas... On floor under shelving units in dry storage room, hot water tank room, and floor drain where ice machine is located. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 10, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up in all drains in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and debris on floor in utility room (hot water heater/washing machine) by rear exterior exit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on filters in hood ventilation system over fryers and stove in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 20, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small opening down the left side of door leading to lake street in the rear kitchen area as well as the mail slot open. Instructed must be made tight fitting as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains in the food prep area with food debris and dirt build up. Instructed to cleana and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and debris at the inside opening of the deep fryer units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in coolers with a build up of dirt and food debris on floors under shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, dust and grease on the sides and under equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all cooking and non cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust and dirt on the floors under shelving/tables/along the walls throughout the rear food prep areas, dish washing, storage and prep. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust under the hood ventilation unit in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. May 13, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks not reaching proper temperatures one reaching only 76.8 located in the food prep area near the lake street side window. The other reaching 90.4 just outside the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain by the return inspection date given. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small opening down the left side of door leading to lake street in the rear kitchen area as well as the mail slot open. Instructed must be made tight fitting as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and debris at the inside opening of the deep fryer units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains in the food prep area with food debris and dirt build up. Instructed to cleana and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in coolers with a build up of dirt and food debris on floors under shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, dust and grease on the sides and under equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all cooking and non cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink across from the walk in cooler with a leal at the drain pipe and the hand washing sink near the lake street window with a leak at the drain pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust and dirt on the floors under shelving/tables/along the walls throughout the rear food prep areas, dish washing, storage and prep. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust under the hood ventilation unit in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jan 16, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No temperature measuring device for high temp dishwasher on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the serving line area draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Jan 3, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanizie the interior of the ice machine. Also clean the fan cover in the walk in produce cooler to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. May 30, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors around the front cooking equipment to remove spills.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Noted the filters above the front cooking station is dirty. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Light in the produce/dessert walk in cooler are very dim. Must provide better lighting.

10. Jun 3, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted from 05-26-2016 posted or displayed at this time of inspection. Premises had 11/18/15 summary report displayed. Serious violation 7-42-010. Provided today's summary report to display visible to customers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling finish/paint from the ventilation covers above the walk-in coolers in kitchen area, must refinish vent covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No visible backflow preventer at water supply to coffee making equipment,must install

11. May 26, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate wash water temperature at 3 compartment sink maximum water temperature was at 89.3f,instructed to repair,critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from insection report#1588540 date 11-18-2015(32)observed loose worn rubber gaskets at the two prep cooler in the front prep area,must replace gaskets(35)must clean the following,the vent above the convection oven in the rear of the kitchen to remove dust and the vent above the dishwashing machine to remove dust,observed some dust on the ceiling vents outside of the walk-in cooler used for catering clean fan covers(36),instructed to correct violations serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the upper, interior panels of the ice machine,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out bulbs inside the ventilation hood above cooking equipment in rear kitchen area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No visible backflow preventer at water supply to coffee making equipment,must install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from rear storage area,to prevent rodent harborage

12. Nov 18, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose worn rubber gaskets at the two door prep cooler in the front prep area; must replace gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following: the vents in the center of the kitchen above the cooking equipment to remove dust, the vent above the convection oven in the rear of the kitchen to remove dust and the vent above the dishmachine to remove dust. Observed some dust on the ceiling vents outside of the walk-in units; clean ceiling vents. Also observed some dust on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler used for catering; clean fan covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed one bulb out in the front prep area in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; replace bulb.

13. Jan 27, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the grease on the legs and wheels of the cooking equipment at the cook's line.

14. Jan 9, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted the rubber gasket around the reach in prep cooler in poor repair at the front prep area. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up between the doors of the reach in prep freezer in the front prep area. Must remove.

15. Apr 2, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Apr 1, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: The large ice machine has rust buildup inside alone all the metal.serious citation given 7-38-005(a). Tagged unit do not use. When the ice machine is rust free, clean and sanitized fax a letter to the department of public health fax# 312 746-4240. An inspector will come back to inspect it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents above the oven and above the dish machine thick with dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains throughout premises where needed.

17. Oct 5, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

18. Mar 1, 2011 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

19. Feb 16, 2011 Fail

    Consultation · Fail

    No violations