The Salvation Army /Freedom Center
825 N Christiana, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2026
The Salvation Army /Freedom Center was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical6 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at hand sink inside the rear employee unisex washroom.instructed to provide and maintain. (manager provided)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer at cold holding unit next prep serving line.instructed to provide a visible accurate working thermometer for said unit and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap openings approx:1/4" inch at bottom center where doors meet (2) sets of front main entrance doors.instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drainpipe at bottom of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the ceiling ventilation covers inside the employee unisex washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed lightbulb out in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no running hot water at the handwashing sinks in employee women and men washroom at 90.1f and 89.6f, respectively, and in the public area men and women washroom at 70.1 and 70.3, respectively. Instructed the hot water minimum temperature must be maintained to at least 100.0f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the handwashing sink at the prep line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gasket needs repair or replacement at the 2 door refrigerator and front prep area freezer. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the handwashing sink at the prep line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gasket needs repair or replacement at the 2 door refrigerator and front prep area freezer. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop improperly stored. Instructed to store mop properly as to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no allergen certificate. Instructed must provided.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 5lbs of cheese at 49.8f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 5lbs at $0. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed coutons out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water spraying from faucet at handwashing sink inside employee washroom near loading dock. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Observed a 1/4" gap in the middle of the rear exit dumpster door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 deerfield door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener on the counter in the food prep area to be soiled. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize the can opener.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the door of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the walk-in freezer floor in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Floors need cleaning along the wall behind cooking equipment to remove spills.
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
1 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 provide a visible back flow preventer on water supply at ice machine in dining area, instructed to provide
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
2 critical2 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: Internal temperature taken of cut lettuce on the cold holding unit was found between 48.1f 50.1f,total weight 8lbs total cost $12.00 internal temperature taken of tuna salad on the cold holding unit was found at 54.8f total weight 3lbs total cost $4.00 internal temperature taken of sliced tomatoes was found between 50.2f and 51.6f inside cold holding unit and prep cooler in kitchen area total weight 30lbs total cost $11.00 internal temperature taken of green bean salad was found at improper temperature of 55.6f at cold holding unit total weight 6lbs total cost $6.00 internal temperature taken of cooked pasta inside the reach-in cooler was found between 106.0f to 111.0f total weight 10lbs total cost $6.00 instructed to denature and destroy food products,critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered running water at the washbowl inside one employees washroom located in the dock area. There is another washroom located near, instructed to use the washroom located next door in dock area. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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 2o mice droppings scattered in the storage room on bottom of a shelving rack and observed 10 small files inside both employees washroom in the dock area,instructed to eliminate flies, clean and sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a visible back flow preventer on water supply at ice machine in dining area, instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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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 30 mice droppings on floor in the storage room along wall base and corner behind shelves,instructed to clean and sanitize affected area,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside prep cooler
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Unable to test the dishmachine on premises; must be able to ensure that machine reaches the proper temperature during the rinse cycle.
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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: No pest control log book on premises from a licensed pest control company; must provide with all necessary documentation.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: No disposal unit on premises for disposal of garbage; must have a contract or dumpster on premises.
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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 city of chicago food service managers certificates on premises at time of inspection; must provide all city of chicgo certificates for kitchen staff.
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