South Loop Cafe, Inc.

July 7, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE PRESENTED ISSUED IN 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARREAL INCIDENT ON PREMISS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 5Priority
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Not Ready on February 11, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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