Open Kitchens

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 3, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2640181 on 7-27-26:60-previous core violations not corrected from report #2630686 on 2-3-26 38-observed front and overhead doors not rodent proofed, 1/2" gap between front entrance door and over 1" gap on bottom corners of overhead doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed openings in floor in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and repair floor in dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 27, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water above maximum temperature of 120f at hand washing sinks in home production area (134.6f-147.7f) and rear washroom (127.6f). Instructed manager to maintain hot water 100f-120f at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     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 high temperature dishmachine not adequateley sanitizing food equipment and utensils final rinse 154.2f instructed manager to repair and maintain final rinse at 180f. Dishmachine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe at handwashing sinks in home production area, and leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain all sinks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside recycling dumpster overflowing and dumpster lid not tight-fitting. Observed liquid food waste spills on ground under outside trash compactor. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside dumpster area. 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 openings in floor in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and repair floor in dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2630686 on 2-3-26 38-observed front and overhead doors not rodent proofed, 1/2" gap between front entrance door and over 1" gap on bottom corners of overhead doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.54-observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Feb 3, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front and overhead doors not rodent proofed, 1/2" gap between front entrance door and over 1" gap on bottom corners of overhead doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water faucet on 3-compartment sink in dishroom. Instructed manager to repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand dryer not operable at rear handwashing sink near dishroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jul 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sink in cooking room slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet fixture with buildup of grime in dock area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of substance on wall behind toilet in dock area. Instructed to make smooth and cleanable. Also maintain cleanliness.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent in dock bathroom with buildup of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 22, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed equipment/ kitchenware not properly air dried before storage on shelving racks in dishmachine area.instructed to maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed shelving units throughout the commissary with excessive dried food debris and soil residues on surfaces where seasonings are stored. Noted walls in walk-in cooler with black mold-like and dirt built on walls during inspection. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dried food debris on floors throughout walk-in coolers throughout the facility in between pallets. Instructed to remove all soiled debris and food splatter at frequency to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors not smooth and easily cleanable in rear prep area in front of dishwashing room. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 13, 2023 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

7. Nov 13, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks at the following to be maintaining improper temperatures ranging from 80.f-89.9f; two handsinks in front of commissary area and commisary handsinks in dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all handsinks at 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COMMISSARY BY THE DISH AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT LEAKING ON FOOD PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)MANAGEMENT FIXED THE LEAK WHILE I WAS WORKING ON MY REPORT. CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Nov 3, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at commissary prep area handwashing sinks temperatures ranging from 128.2f to 135f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f-120f at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 c citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in hot prep and comissary area by dishwashing area hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation combined with above

     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: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Nov 7, 2022 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 8, 2022 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks at the following to be maintaining improper temperatures ranging from 86.f-89.9f; men's office restroom handsink, handsinks in cold preparation area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all handsinks at 100f at all times. Priority 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: Observed dish washer washing dishes with no chemical sanitizer solution in sanitizing compartment, (reading of 0). Instructed person in charge that chemical sanitizer must be used and available at all times during manual warewashing process. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at backflow device on utility sink in janitorial/dry storage closet area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

11. Jun 6, 2022 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the wall and the floor on one side of the dry storage room; instructed to provide a coving along the wall to seal gap between wall and floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Jun 2, 2022 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations