Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 21, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.115: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE NOT WORKING ADEQUATELY. THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 104.0F, HOWEVER THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED 160.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED TEMPERATURE GAUAGE, SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE DISPLAYS 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SAME FLOOR AS THE COMMON FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN THE GRILL PREP STATION WAS 70.0F AND THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 74.0F-77.0F IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE NEAR BY PASTA PREP AREA, UNTIL HANDWASHING SINK MEETS COMPLAINCE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100.0F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE PASTA PREP AREA FOUND AT 55.0F. THE UNIT HAD NON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS REACH AND MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUSED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE NOT WORKING ADEQUATELY. THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 104.0F, HOWEVER THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED 160.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED TEMPERATURE GAUAGE, SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE DISPLAYS 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF TUNA AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN CORNERS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE NORTH POD WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (LEFT SIDE) IN THE SOUTH POD IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING BY THE DISH WASHER AND THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN DRAINS.
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Nov 18, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM MARKED ACCORDINGLY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CKEAING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLE AND AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING STATIONS IN NEED OF CLEANINH TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND REPLACE ALL CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 14, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A:C) OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED WITHOUT BEING INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A HEAVY LEAK UNDER ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE MAIN CAFETERIA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE SMALL STANDING PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE COVING WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SOUTH POD. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH PODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STEAM KETTLE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 AND UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT BACK OF THE HOUSE. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT AT FRONT AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN AND CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE SOUTH POD PREP AREA. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS AREAS WEHRE NEEDED. (COMMONS, NORTH POD, SOUTH POD).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE RESIDUE FOUND IN DRAINS.
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86
Jun 24, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR AND HOT FOOD STATION WITH MISSING SNEEZE GUARD PANELS TO PRVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN AFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD WHERE THERE IS A POSSIBILTY OF CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. A SNEEZE GUARD REFERNCE IS GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO DESSERT STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, MISSING ONES IN SEVERAL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Oct 31, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. AREAS OBSERVED WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING AND OTHER PARTS INSIDE MACHINE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL THAT HANGS OVER ICE. MAINTAINANCE ON SITE AND BEGAN WORKING ON MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ONE BULK CEREAL STORAGE CONTAINER AT SALAD BAR AREA NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL IN SOUTH POD, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE OR FOOD PARTICLES AND FAN COVER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR MAT AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILL AT SOUTH POD.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GRILLS, CLEAN SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL, CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT SODA MACHINES AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES/DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING RUBBER BASEBOARD BY THE ENTRANCE (LOWER LEFT SIDE WHEN ENTERING)OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES-REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK'S LEFT FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MUST FIX THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-IT MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF.
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Sep 18, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(ONIONS)
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(ONIONS)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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86
Jan 28, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED IN STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER RINSE SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NORTH POD. REPLACE WORN FOOD ROLLING CARTS WITH STAINS AND DUCT TAPE ON SIDES. PROVIDE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT IE STOVES/OVENS, WALLS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT, WINDOWS/ LEDGES AROUND PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD, METAL CAN RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MULTI-USE PANS/POTS STORAGE RACKS BY THREE COMPARTMNET SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT NORTH, SOUTH PODS, AND DISH WASHING ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS IN SOUTH POD. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND CIGARRETTE BUTTS.
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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 ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN DISH ROOM, AROUND URINAL IN MENS LOCKER ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, NORTH POD, BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SOUTH POD. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WOMENS TOILET/LOCKER ROOM AND NORTH POD, CEILING/WALL JUCTION AT PREP AREA IN REAR NORTH POD ALONG WINDOWS, CLOSE OUTLET WIHT EXPOSED WIRES AT PREP AREA NORTH POD, AND CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS AT NORTH POD. CLEAN LARGE FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN DISH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, HEAT LAMP AT NORTH POD AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NORTH POD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SOUTH POD SERVING LINE. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED OPEN FOODS BEING OFFERED FOR STUDENT SELF SERVICE AT SOUTH POD AT SERVING LINES WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND READY TO EAT DESSERTS IE COOKIES, PUDDING, AND SWEETS WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AND OR COVER TO PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RELOCATED PIZZA SLICES AND DESSERTS. ALSO, FOUND TWO BUFFET TABLES WITH EXPOSED FOODS IE. VARIOUS SAUCES, SALSA GUACUMOLE, CHEESE, LETTUCE, TACO SHELLS FOR STUDENT SELF SERVICE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AND OR LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AND OR LIDS FOR SAID SELF SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT FROM MISHANDLING AND COMTAMINATION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED IN STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER RINSE SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NORTH POD. REPLACE WORN FOOD ROLLING CARTS WITH STAINS AND DUCT TAPE ON SIDES. PROVIDE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT IE STOVES/OVENS, WALLS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT, WINDOWS/ LEDGES AROUND PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD, METAL CAN RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MULTI-USE PANS/POTS STORAGE RACKS BY THREE COMPARTMNET SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT NORTH, SOUTH PODS, AND DISH WASHING ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS IN SOUTH POD. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND CIGARRETTE BUTTS.
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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 ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN DISH ROOM, AROUND URINAL IN MENS LOCKER ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, NORTH POD, BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SOUTH POD. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WOMENS TOILET/LOCKER ROOM AND NORTH POD, CEILING/WALL JUCTION AT PREP AREA IN REAR NORTH POD ALONG WINDOWS, CLOSE OUTLET WIHT EXPOSED WIRES AT PREP AREA NORTH POD, AND CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS AT NORTH POD. CLEAN LARGE FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN DISH ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, HEAT LAMP AT NORTH POD AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NORTH POD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SOUTH POD SERVING LINE. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons.
Has Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons 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 Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Illinois Institute of Technology — the Commons is inspected around two times per year on average.
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