Laurie Children Hospital / Sky Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 102.0 F-105.0 F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT- CHEESE STICKS AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F AND ABOVE IF HELD HOT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED- FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT-3 LBS VALUED AT $18.00.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 105.0 F. FOUND CHEESE STICKS, CHICKEN HELD INSIDE SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST REACH A MINIMAL 135.0 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

2. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN TWO HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP PLUGGED IN AT REAR PREP TABLE AND COFFEE STATION AREA ON COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON EQUIPMENT. NOTED OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ALL CONVENTION OVENS AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTOR SPRAYING WATER, IN DISH AREA INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, DISH, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM WATER HOLDING TANK, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN DRY STOREROOM AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

3. Sep 9, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS (DESIGNATED FOR VEGETABLE USE ONLY) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK WITH MILD SCORING WHICH CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO ALLOW FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BAKING TRAYS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND REPLACE EQUIPMENT WHEN DEPOSITS BECOME NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED AGAINST WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET WHILE DRYING AND CONTAMINATING WALL SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS, FLOORS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS (DESIGNATED FOR VEGETABLE USE ONLY) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK WITH MILD SCORING WHICH CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO ALLOW FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BAKING TRAYS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND REPLACE EQUIPMENT WHEN DEPOSITS BECOME NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED AGAINST WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET WHILE DRYING AND CONTAMINATING WALL SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS, FLOORS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

5. Dec 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN GRILL / SERVING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERRVED SPRAYER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. NOTED PIPING LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN CATERING PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME TRASH ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT AS WELL AS DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

6. May 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     Walk-in cooler and grab and go thermometer kept to close to close to cooling source. instructed to keep in warmest part of cooler.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Ice scoop holder not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

7. Jun 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED ICE AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION INSIDE 2 DOOR HOT LINE COOLER. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

8. Sep 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Aug 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT FRONT GRILL AREA ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT GRILL AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA WHERE FLOOR MATS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

10. Jun 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      SPRAY BOTTLES AT FRONT GRILL AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      FRONT DISPLAY COOLER THERMOMETER KEPT IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO WARMEST PART OF THE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. ALSO HAIR IS NOT FULLY CONFINED WITH HAIR NETS FOR FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.

11. Aug 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER- CHOPPED TOMATOES BETWEEN 44.0 F AND 48.2 F, CUT HONEYDEW AT 45.6 F, CUT CANTALOPE AT 44.6 F, CUT PINE APPLE AT 50 F, HOWEVER SAID COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT BELOW 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FOOR ICE MACHINE INTERIOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

12. Jul 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

13. Aug 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RINSE BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

14. Dec 6, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Nov 29, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE STEAM TABLE: SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES AT 116-125.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE GRILL AREA: PANCAKE BATTER AT 65.8F AND FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 58.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

16. Apr 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Jul 26, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.