Chicago Teachers Union Foundation

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 19, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance throughout interior of ice machine. Also noted said substance on ice shield. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 52.7f. Unit was empty and not in use at the time of inspection. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Please read comments for tag removal. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

2. Nov 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Nov 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. May 11, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that city of chicago sanitation certificate must be posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Aug 6, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-010)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

6. Oct 20, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Mar 14, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site during inspection. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

8. Sep 15, 2017 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: A valid city of Chicago certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous foods are being handled and served.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a drop ceiling in the food prep area. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.