United Employe Cafeteria (Concourse C by Escalator

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 15, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice chute on coca-cola machine with black build up on interior. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 49-63 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1/8 pound of chicken 2 pounds cream cheese spread, and 1 pound tuna ($40) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in dining room with mineral build up on interior. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Jul 27, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jul 24, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violation not corrected. Report #2625324 dated october 15 2025 instructed facility to clean ice machine near coffee bar. Observed ice machine near coffee bar with black build up on interior of ice machine chute. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Jul 20, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-60 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are hled at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 10 pounds of tuna 30 pounds shredded cheese, 40 pounds of cooked vegetables, 10 pounds of mixed leafy greens, 20 pounds of breakfast sandwiches, 5 pounds sliced tomatoes, 8 pounds of pork loins, 20 pounds chorizo, and 15 pounds of ham ($3000) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 51 f. Instructed manager to ensure ambient air temperature is held at 41 f and below. Cooler tagged priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall near dish machine with black build up. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected. Report #2625324 dated october 15 2025 instructed facility to clean ice machine near coffee bar. Observed ice machine near coffee bar with black build up on interior of ice machine chute. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Oct 15, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of slime in interior of ice maker at coffee bar. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

6. Apr 29, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate utensil sanitizing. Utensil surface temperature reading 150f, instead of the minimum temperature of 160f. Additionally, ware washing machine sanitizing rinse temperature gauge is not operational, reading 0. Utensil surface temperature must be 160f or above and sanitizing rinse temperature gauge operating properly. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the prep area preparing food with long beards and no beard guard. Instructed to wear beard guard at all times when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain all floor drains at the dish washing area and front prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment at the front prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     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: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (hamburgers, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the prep area preparing food with long beards and no beard guard. Instructed to wear beard guard at all times when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain all floor drains at the dish washing area and front prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment at the front prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Dec 12, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees drinking and preparing food at the kitchen prep area. Instructed management to provide a designated area for employees to drink and eat and not at the prep areas.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours, but no more that 7 days inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Manager immeidaitely and voluntarily disposed of 65lbs of products worth #45.00. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005(a). Citation issued today.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the prep area preparing food with no hair restraints or protection. Also noted employees with long beards and no beard guard. Instructed to wear beard guard at all times when preparing food.instructed to wear hair restraints or protection at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves at the dry storage area and with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. May 2, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signage at all handwashing sinks. Instructed to have handwashing signage at all hand washing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside walk in cooler conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometer

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

10. Mar 26, 2024 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations