Hot House/ Made Market

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 30, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live small flies on walls at dishmachine room and 10 live small flies on walls at pot wash 3-compartment sink area. Instructed manager must remove small fly activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundaiton 7-38-020(a). Advised to call pest control operator.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on condenser of cooler #10 also observed accumulated food debris on dishmachine area shelves. Must clean equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Jul 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jul 9, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signage at buffet area informing consumer to use clean plates when returning to buffet. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f. Manager discarded: 12 gallons of milk, 10 pounds egg patties, 5 pounds potatoes, 1/2 pound goat cheese, 8 pounds sausage patties, 1 pound diced ham, 1/4 pound whipped cream, 3 pounds cheesecake, 3 pounds cream cheese, 1 quart half and half, 2 quarts of oat milk, & 3 pounds romaine ( $200) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaging machine and vacuum package fish and pizza on site with no approved haccp plan. Instructed manager to ensure an approved haccp plan is in place before vacuum sealing tcs foods. Vacuum packaging machine tagged 10 pounds of fish and 5 pounds pizza discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 5 coolers with inadequate ambient air temperatures ranging from 46-52 f. The coolers included 3 coolers in coffee shop area and 2 coolers on cook's service line. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Coolers tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fruit at service line buffet with no sneeze guard or covers. Instructed manager to ensure all food on display is protected from consumer contamination by means of sneeze guards, covers, or other effective barriers. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaged tcs food and vacuum packaging machine on site without approved variance. Instructed manager to acquire approved variance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated with violation #29.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed more than 20 flies throughout facility including in kitchen service area, in dry storage area, in staff bathroom area, and in dish area. Instructed manager to minimize fly activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink in kitchen not in proper working order. When water is drained in one compartment, another compartment floods before going back down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

4. Jul 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of storage cadinets to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage room to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Oct 2, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometers in cooling units throughout prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observe soiled black crates used in all prep areas , walk in coolers, and storage spaces for elevation. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable shelving units

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed trash and dried food debris on floors in storage closets throughout, walk in freezer and employee cafeteria. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted during time of inspection while preparing and serving, eggs, milk, diced ham, cooked chicken, sliced tomatoes. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Dec 7, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Open employees drinks kept on prep table. Instructed to keep away.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

7. Dec 14, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found carpet flooring with tears along the edge near the doorway in the rear storage room of the coffee shop. Must repair/provide flooring that is durable and easily cleanable in the back storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Jan 16, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Packaged food at the grab and go not properly labeled, instructed to provide ( gave manager label requirement) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at 3-comp, prep sinks. Instructed to provide under city pressure. Broken insulation in walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jan 24, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a verifiable employee health reporting policy. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage in toilet rooms and hand sinks throughout facility. Instructed to provide and maintain

     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 a slight dirt/debris accumulation on the interior of the ice machine. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects in the mens locker room ceiling light fixture. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed clean linens stored on the floor in the dry storage area in the basement. Instructed to store all linens on shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed some tableware utensils not stored properly in the bar and buffet area. Must store all preset tableware inverted to prevent potential contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a broken handle in the ladies guest toilet room on the 1st floor.instructed 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 unfinished wood underneath the bar entry swing door. Instructed to seal with a high gloss finish to provide a non porous, smooth and easily cleanable surface

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Oct 16, 2018 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations