Hope Restaurant

3031 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60655

Other

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617091, DATE 5/7/25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND DOOR BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

May 7, 2025

License

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LID FOR THE COLD PREP LOOSE AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON FRONT COFFEE MACHINE AND REAR ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND OR PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF BACKFLOW DEVICE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hope Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hope Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Hope Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hope Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hope Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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