Pass

Chicago Commons Association

515 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 16, 2026

Chicago Commons Association was last inspected on March 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

March 16, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drain at hansink basin in kitchen handsink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the dry storage room along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners behind equipment to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior of ice machine and maintain. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents above the stove. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen to remove build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor behind kitchen equipment to remove dust and dirt observed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove dust observed; clean vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedures in place for responding to diarrhea and vomiting events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor in dry food storage area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelving in dry food storage area, organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair openings into wall at floor under counter in lunchroom outside of kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training for employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.