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Laurie Children Hospital / Sky Cafe

225 E Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611

Hospital ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 11, 2026

Laurie Children Hospital / Sky Cafe was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 11, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 102.0 f-105.0 f inside hot holding unit- cheese sticks and chicken. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 135.0 f and above if held hot. Priority violation 7-38-005. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded- foods discarded weight-3 lbs valued at $18.00.

    Official wording (code 21)

    Proper hot holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Prep area hot holding unit not maintained, ambient air temperature at 105.0 f. Found cheese sticks, chicken held inside said unit. Instructed manager hot holding unit must reach a minimal 135.0 f ambient air temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel in two hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation 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: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP PLUGGED IN AT REAR PREP TABLE AND COFFEE STATION AREA ON COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

      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 interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      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 cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 aluminum foil used as liner on equipment. Noted observed plastic used as liner on food storage shelves instructed to remove. Instructed to remove 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 all convention ovens and stove in rear prep area encrusted in food debris. Instructed to remove debris and clean unit and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed backflow preventor spraying water, in dish area instrcuted to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room, dish, and prep areas. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temp dish machine excessivly leaking from water holding tank, instrcuted to repair 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 chipped paint on the walls in dry storeroom and exterior of dry storeroom. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in hood. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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: Observed two cutting boards (designated for vegetable use only) in the rear kitchen area equipment storage rack with mild scoring which can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards to allow for effective cleaning and sanitizing 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 food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of baking trays in the rear kitchen area equipment storage rack to be soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and replace equipment when deposits become no longer easily-cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop head stored against wall in mop sink closet while drying and contaminating wall surface. Instructed to store mop heads such that they do not contaminate walls, floors, or other physical facilities while drying and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. 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: Observed two cutting boards (designated for vegetable use only) in the rear kitchen area equipment storage rack with mild scoring which can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards to allow for effective cleaning and sanitizing 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 food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of baking trays in the rear kitchen area equipment storage rack to be soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and replace equipment when deposits become no longer easily-cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop head stored against wall in mop sink closet while drying and contaminating wall surface. Instructed to store mop heads such that they do not contaminate walls, floors, or other physical facilities while drying and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door freezer unit located in grill / serving line with excessive food debris on interior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Obserrved sprayer nozzle in disrepair and held together with tape. Noted piping leaking water. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in catering prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage. Noted food debris and some trash on floors in walk in coolers throughout as well as dry storage. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler and grab and go thermometer kept to close to close to cooling source. instructed to keep in warmest part of cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice and liquid accumulation inside 2 door hot line cooler. Must repair, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floor tiles with low grout at front grill area also observed accumulated food debris inside floor drain under 1-compartment sink at same. Instructed manager must regrout floor tiles at front grill area and clean interior of said floor drain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dust on walls at dishwash area where floor mats are held. Instructed manager must clean walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 instructed manager all city of chicago certified food managers must have allergen training certificates on premises.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Spray bottles at front grill area not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employees toilet rooms missing hands washing signs, instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Front display cooler thermometer kept in rear, instructed to move to warmest part of the cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear. Also hair is not fully confined with hair nets for female food handlers.

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures in produce walk in cooler- chopped tomatoes between 44.0 f and 48.2 f, cut honeydew at 45.6 f, cut cantalope at 44.6 f, cut pine apple at 50 f, however said cooler ambient air temperature at below 40 f. Instructed manager potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature potentially hazardous foods voluntarilly discarded at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside 1st foor ice machine interior. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pot wash 3-compartment sink middle compartment pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets of kitchen prep coolers with food debris. Instruicted to clean and maintain all gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris under the cooking equipment in the front grill area. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains throughout prep with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink plumbing under the rinse basin leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Observed the following foods at improper temperatures at the steam table: sausage links and patties at 116-125.6f. Observed the following foods at improper temperatures at the grill area: pancake batter at 65.8f and french toast batter at 58.5f. Management voluntarily discarded 10# of food worth $20. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling of the food preparation areas. Approximately 40 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • 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 in the food prep areas to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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