Cherubs 1
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Cherubs 1 has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cherubs 1 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Blender parts kept in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Live pottery plants stored in prep kitchen, instructed to keep away.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND TABLES.MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PANINI PRESS.
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, TOP OF PREP COOLER AND FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES
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Jul 14, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, PANINI PRESS, COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 21, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF CABINETS AND COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS ,DOOR TRIMS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN UPPER SHELVING UNITS BRACKETTS ABOVE 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,AROUND DOOR GASKETS OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WHITE CABINET.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/11/19 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF CABINETS AND COOLERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP AT POPCORN MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,POPCORN MACHINE,ALL CABINETS,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS ,DOOR TRIMS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-202.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. 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 WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (POPCORN MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE) FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several bulk (sugar) and prepped foods (chicken) without proper label. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all bulk item containers with name. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found broken gasket at sliding door cooler in rear of prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found heavily soiled cutting board along reach in cooler. Must resurface or replace.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed operator wearing open toed sandals in prep area. Instructed must wear closed toed shoes to be in compliance.
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Sep 8, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/29/14 REPORT#1497274. (33)INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS, THE DELI SLICER, THE PANINI PRESS, THE OVEN, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS AND TO MAINTAIN. 34 FOUND DIRT ON FLOORS THOUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE. 35 FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 40 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS, THE DELI SLICER, THE PANINI PRESS, THE OVEN, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ON FLOORS THOUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ORGANIZE THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN SO ITEMS ARE STORED 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOORS.
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SLICER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF FLOOR VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR , HAS HOLE ON SIDE, AND SMELLY WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR, UNABLE TO USE SINK CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR SURFACE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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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.FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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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.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cherubs 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cherubs 1 on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cherubs 1?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Cherubs 1.
Has Cherubs 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherubs 1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cherubs 1 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 Cherubs 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cherubs 1 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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