Pass

Washington Hall

15 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Shared Kitchen ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 7, 2025

Washington Hall was last inspected on July 7, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 7, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of left corner of dock door for dumpster area and openings at base of both front entrance single doors on left and right sides of revolving door on first floor. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed left and right handwashing sinks in men's washroom on first floor at improper minimum temperature of 90.9f and 93.9f. Instructed to repair left and right handwashing sink in men's washroom on first floor, instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet(note: observed the middle handwashing sinks in the men's washroom on first floor at proper temperature.)

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: observed debris on the ground surrounding dumpsters. Instructed to clean ground surrounding dumpsters and maintain.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 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 handwashing sink in stove room. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      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: Observed opening at base of left corner of dock door for dumpster area and openings at base of both front entrance single doors on left and right sides of revolving door on first floor. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      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 irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no 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 left and right handwashing sinks in men's washroom on first floor at improper minimum temperature of 90.9f and 93.9f. Instructed to repair left and right handwashing sink in men's washroom on first floor, instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet(note: observed the middle handwashing sinks in the men's washroom on first floor at proper temperature.)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the ground surrounding dumpsters. Instructed to clean ground surrounding dumpsters and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage for handwashing sink in the oven prep room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage for handwashing sink in the oven prep room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.