Pass

Cloudkitchens

840-850 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60642

Shared Kitchen ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 20, 2026

Cloudkitchens was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in display cooler at the frontline area. Instructed to provid to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of the equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items in containers improperly stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags and containers.

    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: 6-201.16 observed exposed ceiling above the food prep area in vacant kitchen space area. Instructed to cover/seal the ceiling.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed city of chicago food service manager without allergen certificate posted. Instructed to provide documentation.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from previous report #2636000 dated 4/30/26. Previous priority foundation violation not corrected for item #54) 5-501.13 - observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to correct; replace lids. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in display cooler at the frontline area. Instructed to provid to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of the equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items in containers improperly stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags and containers.

      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: 6-201.16 observed exposed ceiling above the food prep area in vacant kitchen space area. Instructed to cover/seal the ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed city of chicago food service manager without allergen certificate posted. Instructed to provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with a build-up of black and pink slime substance over ice cubes stored below in the ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove and discard ice then clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in display cooler at the frontline area. Instructed to provid to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of the equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items in containers improperly stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags and containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to correct; replace lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the food prep area in vacant kitchen space area. Instructed to cover/seal the ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service manager without allergen certificate posted. Instructed to provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged section of main walk-in cooler floor, Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several rusted wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the rusted storage shelves or replace them.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid missing and trash overflowing. Must replace lids to be tight fitting.remove trash and keep area clean. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles water heater storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out light bulb in kitchen 1 and 3. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at washbowl sink located in lobby restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. 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 vomit and diarrhea clean up supplies or procedure on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention devices on the coffee maker and 2 ice machines. Instructed to provide 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 exposed brick in the first dry storage area not finished or smooth. Instructed to finish with a smooth surface to easily clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certification on site for food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.