Pass

Cobb Hall

5811 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 13, 2025

Cobb Hall was last inspected on November 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 13, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at second sink and third sink not operable in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged baseboards in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintan.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some of the sink timed faucets do not stay on the required minimum time of 20 seconds; instructed to adjust sink faucets where needed.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Reach in coolers and hot holding units in need of cleaning to remove food spills. 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: Floors in 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all debris behind equipment. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No procedures in place for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unnecessary articles(employees belongings) and clutter on counters. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all counter tops and coffee machines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under three compartment sink, along walls and in all corners in dish washing and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to install an exposed hand washing sink in front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all items away from walls and corners in rear storage area.

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under three comp sink behind the grease receptor and in corner areas around and behind equipment.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean sinks, counter tops and refrigeration units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors behind equipment, along walls and under tables. Must remove food and other debris.

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked prepackaged foods that are delivered must be labeled properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from lower shelves of prep tables.must defrost ice cream freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor along wall bases at service counter & food storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ceiling tile in dining area.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, ie: SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE STORED UP) NEED TO INVERT SO THE CUSTOMER CAN TAKE BY THE HANDLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean table storage shelf under coffee grinder. Clean interior of the microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the first compartment of the 3 comp. Sink leaking at lower pipe need to repair.

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance. Previous serious violation from report # 1319552 on 5-21-13 not corrected. (18)noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered on the lower sections of prep tables,on top and inside of food storage boxes,on top of food storage bags and under entire front counter. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Critical citation issued 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize shelves,cabinets,prep tables and counter tops. Must remove mice droppings,food debris and dust. Must detail clean ledge behind reach in coolers in dining area and remove heavy dust build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors behind tables in prep area,under the three compartment sink and throughout. Must remove all dust,food and other debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace light bulb in the 1st floor mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drain board at the three compartment sink must be of galvanized metal. Must replace current drain board and meet the cdph requirement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear dishwashing and office areas. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor and better organize remaining items.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of rodents and insects on site and outer openings not protected. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered on the lower sections of prep tables,on top of food storage boxes,in storage cabinets,under elevated storage shelves in the dining area,under the hand sink and behind the three compartment sink. Also noted approximately 10-15 insects such as mosquitos and large and small flies resting on walls and ceilings in prep areas and in lower level washrooms. Must remove insects and droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted an approximately 1/4 inch gap along the bottom of the lower level rear exit door. Must repair and make door completely insect and rodent proof. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance. Noted previous minor violations from report # 1158215 on 3-28-12 not corrected. (35)must remove peeling paint above 3 compartment sink and make wall smooth and easily cleanable. Must correct all minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize shelves,cabinets,prep tables and counter tops. Must remove mice droppings,food debris and dust. Must detail clean ledge behind reach in coolers in dining area and remove heavy dust build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors behind tables in prep area,under the three compartment sink and throughout. Must remove all dust,food and other debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace light bulb in the 1st floor mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drain board at the three compartment sink must be of galvanized metal. Must replace current drain board and meet the cdph requirement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear dishwashing and office areas. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor and better organize remaining items.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint above 3 compartment sink and make wall smooth and easily cleanable.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rodents on site and outer openings not protected. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered on shelf under prep table,behind prep tables in front service area and on ledge under 3 compartment sink in rear. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted rear inner and outer doors with 1/4 inch gaps along the bottoms. Must repair and make rodent proof. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all prep tables and dirty surfaces throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint above 3 compartment sink and make wall smooth and easily cleanable.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.