Illinois Inst of Technology was last inspected on November 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
November 13, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door leading to the dumpster not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed an electric insect control device stored above the food prep table near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found dish machine (not in use at the time) not sanitizing adequately. Found at 0ppm. Instructed manager to provide a sanitizing solution to adequately sanitize dishes per manufacturer's instructions. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed facility to wash dishware in the three compartment sink, until further notice, also to no longer use dish machine until it is re-inspected by cdph and at an adequate sanitizing solution. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an electric insect control device stored above the food prep table near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door leading to the dumpster not rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tiles in kitchen prep area near hot holding equipment. Observed peeling paint in women's restroom near chemical storage area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all areas smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on floor in dry storage room, in between and beside cold holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt debris on the floors in various areas of the food prep area, under prep tables, shelves and behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 observed low temperature dish machine not sanitizing properly at 0ppm during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain a proper sanitizing level of 50ppm-100ppm at all times. Said dish machine tagged and held for inspection by cdph and may not be used, instead use 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize all utensils and equipment. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 20 rodent droppings located under the dry storage shelves and about 10 rodent droppings located in between a wall and a refrigeration unit all located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt debris on the floors in various areas of the food prep area, under prep tables, shelves and behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No person on site at time of inspection with city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof of certificate. Instructed manager at all times location must have a certificate posted and person on site with a certificate while handling potentially hazardous foods. Managing supervisors may travel between site to supervise, however certified managers must be on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued. No sanitation certificate on site or person with certificate on site.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards with deep dark grooves in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners, inside walk-in cooler and under/around all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls/ceiling tiles in front prep area-remove dust/dirt and liquid stains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in front prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards with deep dark grooves in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners, inside walk-in cooler and under/around all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls/ceiling tiles in front prep area-remove dust/dirt and liquid stains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in front prep area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS AT 45.5F, READY TO EAT CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. ALL FOODS WERE PREPARED ON 04/17/11. MANAGER VOLUNTARILIY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 3LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. CRTICAL 7-38-005 (A).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FROM 09/03/08 NOR DISPLAYED VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. POSTED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 04/19/11. SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint bulk food storage shelves/racks in rear kitchen. Provide adequate shelves/racks for storage items and remove pop/milk crates being used to store items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of exposed hand wash sink to remove coffee stains, clean under around all equipment, racks, shelves, sinks, fan guards inside walk-in coolers in kitchen, unused equipment stored in rear, inside three compartment sink, cooking equipment, ventilation hood filters, under dish machine, prep table bottoms.
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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT WALL BASE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LOWER WALLS AND CLOSE OPENINGS IN STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALL AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS, STAINS, AND DUST. CLEAN PIPING ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide end caps for light fixture above coffee prep area/exposed hand wash sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaks at faucet at one compartment sink and three compartment sink on right side faucet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT REAR KITCHEN, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.