Conditional

Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe

2113 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 8, 2025

Prohibition Total Holistic Cafe was last inspected on October 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 8, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago certified food manager certificate during the inspection. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of chicago certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • 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

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the washbowls in the toilet rooms and the exposed handwashing sink in the front dishwashing/ food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed a big opening at the bottom and right lower side of the front entrance door and a small opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent-proof mentioned doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the interior of the cabinet under the handwashing sink in the toilet room next to the mop sink closet with a wood like residue. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the storage closet at the rear with items on the floor and cluttered. Instructed to organize mentioned closet and elevate items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: observed no ventilation system in the toilet rooms on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed no certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago certified food manager certificate during the inspection. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of chicago certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the washbowls in the toilet rooms and the exposed handwashing sink in the front dishwashing/ food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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 no cleaning agent for the three-compartment sink on site for cleaning dishware. Instructed the facility to provide and maintain a food grade appropriate cleaning agent to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware, utensils, and food-contact surfaces. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the drain valve of the expresso machine at the front food prep/dishwashing area installed directly into the floor drain of a plumbing fixture in the floors. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device or an air gap on the mentioned valve and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation not issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap under the three compartment sink leaking when the water is running. The water profusely leaking from the grease trap and pooling onto the prep area floor. Informed person in charge must repair sink and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a big opening at the bottom and right lower side of the front entrance door and a small opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent-proof mentioned doors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10-15 mice droppings on the floor on the inside of the walk-in cooler (used for storage only).instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph license number for the pest control company that will be servicing the facility. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for the sanitizer being used for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide chemical test strips applicable to monitor the sanitizer being used to sanitize dishwashare on site and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the cabinet under the handwashing sink in the toilet room next to the mop sink closet with a wood like residue. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the storage closet at the rear with items on the floor and cluttered. Instructed to organize mentioned closet and elevate items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation system in the toilet rooms on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.