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400 N ORLEANS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

FailMay 27, 2026Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
14Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 3

3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 16

16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 36

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 48

48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 51

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Code 51

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED BUILD UP SLIME AND DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AND DETAIL CLEAN MOP SINK.

Code 52

52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUN IN ANY COMPARTMENTS. NOTED BLACK, DIRTY WATER COMES BACK UP WHEN EACH COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND SOILED CARDBOARD IN CABINET UNDERNEATH SOFT DRINK MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET BOWL IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AND DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Code 58

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Published inspection history

7 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
May 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPass
May 27, 2026 · this eventCanvassFail
Aug 6, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Aug 4, 2025Short Form ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
May 13, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass
May 5, 2025CanvassFail
Jun 20, 2024CanvassPass w/ Conditions

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