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Hummus Grill

744 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

56cited violations
0serious tier
8inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2653276
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252230
2024160
2023170
2022150
2020110
20192140

Inspections

  1. Oct 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 : OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF REAR PREP TABLES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 : OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT REAR HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Oct 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,HUMMUS,SOUP,CHICKEN KABOBS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY MALE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED A SOAPY TOWEL BEING USED TO WASH POTS,RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON UPPER SHELF ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS (SLICED TOMATOES,SALADS,DRESSINGS,HUMMUS,ETC)WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS OF WHEN FOOD WAS PREPARED AND TO BE CONSUMED OR USED BY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE FOR ONE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLA ENTRY DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF REAR PREP TABLES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO,REMOVE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE & PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SPOON AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING WHOLE CHICKPEAS, INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY BE USED FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD IN BINS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE AND AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSURE ALL SUMMARY REPORTS ARE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Sep 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HUMMUS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL OF REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE LID COVERS FOR BEAN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GASKETS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKLINE AND ABOVE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

  6. Sep 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NO LIGHTS PROVIDED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  7. Jul 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER LABEL ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AN DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/22/19 REPORT#2279887 # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Mar 22, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED NEAR RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DETACHED FLOOR COVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNSEALED CRACKED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FLOORING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.