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222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2683321
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 19, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 46.9F, CHICKEN AT 50.3F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,000. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN, MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. SEE COMMENTS. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.3-81.0F(HARD BOILED EGG NOT IN SHELL 81.0F, PICO DE GALLO(SLICED TOMATOES) 47.3F, WHITE CHEDDAR 49.8-51.4F, GOAT CHEESE 48.2F, FETA CHEESE 48.9F, PARMESAN CHEESE FLAKES 51.6-54.3F, COTIJA CHEESE 50.5F, GUACAMOLE 49.1F, SLICED AVOCADOS 49.1F ). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $93 WEIGHING 31LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP ON 2/4/2025. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN DISH AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 26, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ON MAIN LINE AT FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 3, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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.