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222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654

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Address
222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on May 19, 2026
License number
2683321
Latest inspection
May 19, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown
8 inspections, May 10, 2021 to May 19, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 9 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

May 19, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 18, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 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.

Feb 4, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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…
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 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
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 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.

Jun 14, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Dec 5, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 7, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 10, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN DISH AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.