The Hampton Social

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Inspections

1. Jan 13, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     BOTH 2ND FLOOR GLASSMACHINES NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH 2ND FLOOR GLASSMACHINES MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT HIGH TEMPERTURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

3. Dec 20, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Oct 23, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jun 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE VERIFIBLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD CHICKEN, BEEF, IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES: 4# CUCMBER LOBSTER SALAD IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 56.8F MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT WITH VALUE OF $20.00. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR FRONT & REAR PREP, 2ND FLOOR BAR, DINING ROOM AND GUEST & STAFF LOCKER ROOM & RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

7. Aug 31, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON A ROLLING CART @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF MILK @53.0F, 6 QTS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM RANGING BETWEEN 51.0-63.2F, APPROIMATLEY 6.5 LBS OF BANG BANG SAUCE RANGING BETWEEN 58.1F-68.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL TCS ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR HALLWAY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Aug 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     TCS food held at improper temperature, Found 24 lb thick clam chowder soup held at 58.2f in walk-in cooler, soup placed in walk-in cooler a day before, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. soup discarded valued at $100.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Improper cooling method used in cooling down thick heavy soups, using deep large container, tightly covered. Instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or loosely covered to facilitate cooling down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

9. Aug 18, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     AIR CONDITION CONDENSING DRAIN LINE DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT DRAIN LINE A WAY FROM HAND WASH SINK

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     2ND FLOOR ICE MAKER TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK/HEADS/ BROOMS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

10. Jan 17, 2020 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND 2 LARGE TUBS OF CLAM CHOWDER SOUP (40 LBS) THAT WAS MADE A DAY BEFORE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP RANGING 48.4F - 64.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $160.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      IMPROPER COOLING METHOD USED TO COOL DOWN TCS FOODS, LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS USED IN COOLING DOWN HOT DENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER AND SHALLOW CONTAINER TO FACILITATE FASTER COOLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN PREP AREA( BACK BAGS) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

11. Sep 12, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE OUTSIDE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-101.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA PAINTED WITH A MATTE PAINT. MUST PAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

12. Sep 4, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      - OBSEVRED AN ACCUMULATION OF A PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE OUSIDE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA PAINTED WITH A MATTE PAINT. MUST PAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -

13. Jul 2, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      - MUST COVER THE GARNISH JARS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA PAINTED WITH A MATTE PAINT. MUST PAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE INTERIORS OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS, PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

14. Aug 23, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED RUST BUILD AND STAINS ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH 1 COMP PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE. ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 (B)- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 1 COMP SINK CONNECTED TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALL ON SOUTH WALL OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE AT MAIN BAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-301.11- OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AREA AND WALK IN COOLER FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LIGHTING IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.