Conditional

Crimson Coward

328 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 14, 2026

Crimson Coward was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

    Official wording (code 3)

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

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear dish washing area to be good repair.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sinks in all prep/ dish washing areas must provide soap and maintain.manager sent employee to store to purchase soap during inspection.(cos)(priority foundation 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 drying devices at hand sinks in all prep/dish washing areas.employee provided napkins at sinks during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

      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: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear dish washing area to be good repair.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles, shakers,bulk,etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on topside of ice machine and plastic containers stored inside of bulk food storage containers must remove and store in proper manner during storage.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2618817 9/9/25 not corrected #52-5-402.12 : unable to verify existence of grease trap for four compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap so that it shall be easily accessible for cleaning.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (cole slaw,chicken,macaroni & cheese,hamburgers)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 2:45 p.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on left side interior wall near screws close to door and observed pink mold on shield. Instructed to destroy ice, remove rust and mold from interior of ice machine and clean and sanitize interiotr of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance door. 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: Observed no prep sink installed in front prep area. Instructed to install a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to verify existence of grease trap for four compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap so that it shall be easily accessible for cleaning.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working mechanical ventilation in women's washroom. Instructed to install or repair non working mechanical ventilation in women's washroom, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.

      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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.