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Hoots on Diversey

4059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Mar 5, 2025

Hoots on Diversey was last inspected on March 5, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 5, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain fountain drink station knozzles and interior of dishmachine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in dish/prep area rendered inaccessible by utensils and container being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is excessively leaking when 3 compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain fountain drink station knozzles and interior of dishmachine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a large white bulk food container not labeled. Instructed management to label to identify and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a layer of pink residue and lime build up on the dish machine trays that hold dishes in place inside the dish machine. Instructed management to remove build up, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink located next to 3-compartmet sink. Must provide and maintain. Hand washing sign provided during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints in kithen food preparation area. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor drains inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large white bulk food rolling container not labeled.must label and maintain to identify dry food stored.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx: 1/4 inch gap at bottom of front entrance doors.instructed to pest proof mentioned doors and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain fountain drink station knozzles and interior of dishmachine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with debris under and around the dishmachine.instructed to clean floors in detail and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb near the walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.