Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
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Public records show 22 inspections at Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Variance obtained for specialized processing methods” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOB TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL HANDWASHINGS MUST BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY FUNCTING WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AS NECESSSARY. MANAGER REPLACED KNOB ON SINK. HOT WATER NOW OPERATIONAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOO PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND SOME OPEN GAPS ON THE TOP AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREENED DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WASH BASIN AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND ALSO THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE RIGHT SIDE PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR MOUNT ON WHEELS UNDER THE FLOOR STAND MIXER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.EMPLOYEES USING THE TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE AS A VENT COVER.----NOTED A LARGE ROCK COVERING THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED-TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. INCLUDING ITEMS INSIDE THE OUTDOOR STORAGE GARAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, SINK WALL MOUNTING, PROPS, LEGS FOR ANY SINKS, OR DOORWAY THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL CONSTRUCTED MATERIALS FOR ALL SINKS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-602.13---WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WERE DIRTY. ----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.-----RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR BASEBOARDS. IT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8-3-21 REPORT # 2523564 NOT CORRECTED #37- FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC PLUMBING ATTACHMENTS FOR WASTE WATER DRAINAGE FROM THE DISH MACHINE TO THE PLUMBING OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WERE FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY.---WALK-IN COOLER DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WERE DIRTY. ----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS THE EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY.----KITCHEN COOKS LINE EXIT DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIRTY.---DIRTY WALL VENT NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER FANS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND TILES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR BASEBOARDS. IT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN CRACKED LIDS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, SINK WALL MOUNTING, PROPS, LEGS FOR ANY SINKS, OR DOORWAY THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL CONSTRUCTED MATERIALS FOR ALL SINKS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Aug 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.NO CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT ANY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS FOR VOMITT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE FOR KIMCHI MADE AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE/HACCP FOR KIMCHI BEING MADE AT PREMISES. FOUND 3 POUNDS OF KIMCHI INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TAGGED KIMCHI. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE/HACCP.
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Oct 30, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ALONG NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE ON LABELED REFRIGERATED READY-T0-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT UNUSED FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS IN UNUSED FURNACE ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH WHITE DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN TTHE KITCHEN.REMOVE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN SAID AREA,REMOVE GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREA.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP/REAR STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GREASE AND GRIMES ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM WALLS BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KICHEN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR EAST PREP AREA BY THE REAR DOOR SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT FRONT JUICE BAR. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS REQUIRED AT SAID SINK. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT REAR/STORAGE/ PREP STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVODED .
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT OPERABLE/UNUSED: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SAID SINK NOT CONNECTED.ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE A WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF IT.PRESENTLY MANAGER USING PREP SINK FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATE REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIR CAUSE FOR THE SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH WHITE DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN TTHE KITCHEN.REMOVE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN SAID AREA,REMOVE GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE BOTH PREP AREA.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP/REAR STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GREASE AND GRIMES ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM WALLS BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KICHEN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR EAST PREP AREA BY THE REAR DOOR SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT FRONT JUICE BAR. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS REQUIRED AT SAID SINK. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT REAR/STORAGE/ PREP STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVODED .
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70
Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-19-16 INSPECTION # 1727271. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, ETC.). MUST CLAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 38. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,ETC.). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED(BROOM HANGIN ON WALL). MUST RELOCATE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY(CURRENTLY HANGING ON STICKS). MUST STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS/CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FODDHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2ND KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING ALSO 1-COMPARTMENT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR WORKERS.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE SPRAYER OR HOSE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND KITCHEN. PREMISES CURRENTLY USING A GARDEN HOSE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP AT THE UPRIGHT ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE 1ST KITCHEN AREA.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND BULK ITEMS ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BULK CONTAINERS DURING STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,SOUPS ETC) ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST PARTICLES AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER ONTO FOOD WRAPPED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED ALL FOOD ITEMS TO ANOTHER FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING STOVE ALONG WALL, FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Apr 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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86
Apr 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES.KITCHEN:UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELF,SOUTH-EAST SIDE,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,BEHIND THE WHITE COOLER, ALONG NORTH THE WALL,AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.REAR STORAGE: ALONG THE WALLS AND INSIDE THE CLOSET(CLUTTERD), BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED, IF NEEDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL.APPROX.30 OR MORE DROPPINGS. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR SAID STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77795-10
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD FROM FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Apr 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED A ONE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER THE VENTIILATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT OR PROVIDE HOOD WITH VENTILATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM VENT COVER.KEEP ALL SINKS FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECILLY SOUTH-EAST CORNER.REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT AREA.FOOD GRADE APPROVAL PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REAR 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK IN STORAGE AREA NOT MAINANTAINED NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT,ALSO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR UNDER THE SINK.REROUTE DISCHARGE HOSE FOR THE DISHMACHINE.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.rear storage shelving had exposed raw wood shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving, cooler shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment,rear storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.peeling paint in employee bathroom shall be repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy no clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation ) in kitchen, and womans bathroom need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe.
Has Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loving Hut — Alice & Friends Vegetarian Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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