School of the Art Institute of Chicago

112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

School of the Art Institute of Chicago appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. School of the Art Institute of Chicago was last inspected on Nov 17, 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.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN ALL THREE BARS A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE BINS IN ALL THREE BARS WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN ALL THREE BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

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

Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 11/10/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS ON MEZZANINE. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE BINS IN ALL THREE BARS WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN ALL THREE BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN ALL THREE BARS A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 17, 2024

License

3 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BARS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was School of the Art Institute of Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at School of the Art Institute of Chicago on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at School of the Art Institute of Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Has School of the Art Institute of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at School of the Art Institute of Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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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