Spoken, Chicago
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Spoken, Chicago, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MISSING A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AN DEBRISIN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/SOILED POT HOLDERS BEING USED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF DESIGNATED USE FOR KNIVES BEING USED FOR CREAM CHEESE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AS EDGE GUARD ON THE SPLASH GUARD.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CARDBOARD, BBQ GRILL AND DEAD PIGEON ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY STORED ITEMS, REMOVE ALL OTHERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING, UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM USED AS COVING SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER AND WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH WITH PEELING PAINT/PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DITY AND DUSTY VENTS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Jun 12, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AWNINGS FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY NINE 2.5 LB SLICED TURKEY PACKS WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN PLASTIC WRAP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.8F, 48.9F, 49.3F, 50.9F, 51.8F INSIDE THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER. 22 LBS TOTAL. ALSO OBSERVED 7 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 45.3F AND 46.4F. IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE AT $102.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY, SALAMI, SLICED CHEESES AND PREPARED CREAM CHEESES NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.CREAM CHEESES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 7/22. TURKEY DATED 7/18, SLICED CHEESES DATED 7/20 EXCEEDING THE 7 DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ROODS SUCH AS SALMON LOX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2214084 ON 9-10-18 NOT CORRECTED. #40-OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD/COFFEES WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED:FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, BEARD restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BEARD RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS IN ALL STORAGE/PREP AREAS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SERVICE SINK ALTERED TO A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST RE-INSTALL A SEPARATE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) IN THE PREMISES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AWNINGS FROM THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA THREE BULB HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 10, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A)OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED:FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, BEARD restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR READY TO EAT FOOD IF ANY FOOD PRODUCTS IS FOR SELL MUST PROVIDE LABELS ACCORDING TO THE HACCP PLAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INCLUDED WATER RESERVOIR.NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,BEHIND THE COOLING UNITS,ALSO UNDER SHELVES.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: OPENING ON CEILING WALL AROUND THE VENTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT
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Nov 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-17-17 INSPECTION # 1963247. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWAY GOING TO BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/DECLUTTER.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: PREMISES CANNING AND PRESERVING A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNKNOWN SOURCE. 2ND OCCURRANCE REGARDING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE TAGGED. ON 01/27/16 PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS JARS STORED ON SHELVES DATED AND LABELED FROM O3/15/16 TO 7/17/15 SUCH AS PAPPLES, PEARS, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES, STRABERRIES, LEMONS, CHERRIES, CRANBERRIES, FIGS, PICKLING VEGETABLES GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, CAULIFLOWER, JALAPENO PEPPERS, HUNGARIAN PEPPERS, CARROTS, CELERY, CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS ETC IN 8OZ, 16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ JARS. CELERY, CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS ETC IN 8OZ, 16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ JARS. PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED. FRUITS JAMS: 8OZ JAMS 22. 16OZ JAMS 188, 32OZ JAMS 3, 64OZ JAMS 3.VEGETABLES JAMS:16OZ JAMS 18, 32OZ JAMS 53, 64OZ JAMS 110. TOT(A FRUITS JAMS: 8OZ JAMS 22. 16OZ JAMS 188, 32OZ JAMS 3, 64OZ JAMS 3.VEGETABLES JAMS:16OZ JAMS 18, 32OZ JAMS 53, 64OZ JAMS 110. TOTAL OF 402 ALL ITEMS WERE TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/27/16 REPORT#1442334. (41)OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. (34)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSEVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT VEGETABLES AND FRUITS JARS STORED ON SHELVES. PREMISES CANNING AND PRESERVING A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES APPLES, PEARS, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES, STRABERRIES, LEMONS, CHERRIES, CRANBERRIES, FIGS, PICKLING THESE VEGETABLES GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, CAULIFLOWER, JALAPENO PEPPERS, HUNGARIAN PEPPERS, CARROTS, CELERY, CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS ETC IN 8OZ, 16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ JARS. PREMISES NOT APPROVED BY CDPH ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED. FRUITS JAMS: 8OZ JAMS 22. 16OZ JAMS 188, 32OZ JAMS 3, 64OZ JAMS 3.VEGETABLES JAMS:16OZ JAMS 18, 32OZ JAMS 53, 64OZ JAMS 110. TOTAL OF 297 JAMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT ITEMS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS FACING ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT SPOTS ON THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BAGEL BINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE DOOR OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER, FRONT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spoken, Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spoken, Chicago on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spoken, Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Spoken, Chicago.
Has Spoken, Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Spoken, Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spoken, Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Spoken, Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spoken, Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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