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Little Toasted

300 S Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 5, 2026

Little Toasted was last inspected on August 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 5, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed signage notifying food employees to wash hands not provided at the bar area handwashing sink (near edge of bar). Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

    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 interior bounce plate of ice machine in the warewashing area to be soiled with dust debris and calcium build up. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood handling

    Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility packaging tcs food (sliced cured meats, sausages) utilizing reduced oxygen packaging methods with machine on-site without an approved variance from the city of chicago. Instructed to cease utilizing reduced oxygen packaging methods for tcs food items and obtain approved variance from the city of chicago prior to resuming. Person-in-charge voluntarily denatured and discarded all tcs foods stored in reduced-oxygen packaging on-site. Approximately 5 lbs. Of food valued at approximately $35.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge voluntarily removed oxygen packaging machine from facility at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 29)

    Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

  • GeneralFood handling

    No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

    Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

    Official wording (code 32)

    Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing fixtures in poor repair: wash basin (left-most basin) drain plug at the 3-compartment sink does not retain water when engaged; backflow prevention device at the utility sink closet leaking clean water. Instructed to repair or replace listed plumbing fixtures and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar area. Instructed to keep off cubes.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed place on an air drying rack before stacking.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, deli cups and carafes, instructed place on an air drying rack.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Placing ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to store in a a clean container/holder.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a trickle of water (hot handle) at three compartment sink located in the dish area. Water is not have sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands. I informed the person in charge facility must repair and maintain. Ure of the three-compartment sink. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager allergen training certificate to be expired. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers to obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the top of the ice bin with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses to protect the food contact surface.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the two compartment sink. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken, humus, )not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that facility does cook to order food.menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must disclose and remind such items. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name (sugar, salt etc).must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that employee wore bracelets on hands while preparing food.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that employee working in front prep area (bar) work with exposed food and do not have proper hair restrain. Must provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that painted floors in rear food prep area observed to be severally damaged. Must repair and maintain floors smooth easy cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted to customers. Potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and cook per order, eggs, sandwices,etc. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine or qac chemical test kits for both low temperature dish machines being used or 3- compartment sink thats set up for used, available. Instructed to provide. Serious violation 7-38-030 ecolab arrived at exit interview with chemical kits-cdi.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Unable to provide the new idph food handlers training for employees. Instructed to provide.

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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