Home Away From Home was last inspected on June 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed various seating items, boxes, and equipment stored on the floor in the basement dry storage area directly across from the stairs, behind the stairs, and to the east of the stairwell in the enclosed coat room. Instructed manager that all items must be stored/elevated off the floor for long term storage.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinets behind the bar to have various shelves of raw wood that is not painted, finished, or sealed. Instructed manager to provide an easily cleanable and non absorbent surface in the storage areas in the bar. Observed cardboard used to line the interior of the reach in coolers in the front bar area. Instructed manager to remove/provide a smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent surface in the coolers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine to not be in use at time of inspection; however, the interior components are soiled heavily with black substance build up as well as dust. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize ice machine prior to use, or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed south/right side bathroom on first floor to be missing a covered trash can. Instructed manager to provide a covered trash can in every unisex or women's bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the south/right bathroom on first floor to not have a self closing bathroom door. Instructed manager to provide/repair door to provide a self closing bathroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed both bathrooms on first floor to have vent covers missing on the ceiling at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure both bathrooms have covered vents that are easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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.