Space519
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
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Space519 has been inspected 12 times since 2018. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Space519 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND COFFEE GRAB N GO AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF HOT SHOT RAID FOGGER IN WATER HEATER AREA IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND EGGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 DEAD ROACHES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED. IDENTIFY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DELI CUPS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITHOUT HAVING BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AIR DRYING ON CUTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION @ LEAST 50 PPM WHLE NOT IN USE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CRATES, CARDBOARD AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE/ RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INOPERABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING GUAGES TO INDCATE WASH AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING DISHWARE AND UNTENSIL SURFACE FINAL TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AIR DRYING ON CUTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION @ LEAST 50 PPM WHLE NOT IN USE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CRATES, CARDBOARD AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE/ RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage....) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at dish area hand wash sink faucet. instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Water & ice from approved source
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled. ( flour, sugar...) instructed to label.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing. instructed Mgr to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of prep cooler not clean, food spills and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANIATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPPED, AND MUST HAVE VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, QUICHE, ETC.) DISPENSING AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED, DEDICATED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HANDWASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Aug 20, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ENCRUSTED ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Apr 26, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space519 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Space519 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Space519?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Space519.
Has Space519's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Space519 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Space519 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 Space519 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Space519 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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