The Hut

3601 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The Hut has been inspected 22 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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95
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. GAP AT DIVIDER INBETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD BASIN, ALLOWING WATER/SOLUTION TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS AND NOT ALLOWING SANITIZER SOLUTION TO BE CONTAINED IN 3RD BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY (PLUMBER PUTTY PROHIBITED). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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86
Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAI
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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78
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN ALL FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 7, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Mar 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TOP SIDE OF CONDIMENT STATION. OBSERVED 2 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN 48.1 F, 2 POUNDS STEAK 47.1 F, 1 POUND SLICED TOMATOES 62.6 F AND .5 POUNDS OF LETTUCE 71.1 F. MANAGER DISCARDED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41 F AND BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 5.5 POUNDS $24 ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) ( COS)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH NO LID ON TOP. PERSONAL FAN WAS STORED TOUCHING THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE AND KEEP LID ON TOP AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)( CITATION ISSUED).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Apr 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COOKED BEEF, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS (DAY OF PREPARATION IS COUNTED AS DAY 1) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/2019 REPORT 2282678 16 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, JACKETS, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN REAR ON TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO THAW PROPLERLY (IE, UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, ETC)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRACE CONTAINERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Apr 5, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SOAP EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HAND INSIDE RESTROOM AT WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS, IN RESTROOM, DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS PREPPED FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, REAR SLICER, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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Jul 26, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, SYRUP CONTAINERS AND PUMPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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90
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR WITH WORN SURFACES, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER UNDER REGISTER. REPAIR SAME. INSULATION OF PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, WITH STAINED SURFACES. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, SIDES OF FRYERS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF SOILED LINEN CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN REPLACE.
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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 OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WORN WOOD SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN COOKING AREA. SEAL AND RESTORE TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: MAGNETIC KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER. INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOORS INCLUDING GASKETS. CUTTING BOARD USED AS SHELF FOR BREAD. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY MANNER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER LARGE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PULL LARGE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNCELAN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS. OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WEDGED UNDER SLICER. UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING CONTAINING FOOD PRODUCT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND SERVING UTENSILS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FOOD SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH BUILDUP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ACCUMULATION BEHIND GRILL AND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM DISPENSER AND THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS CONTAINING DIRT ACCUMULATION AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL WHERE PIPE LEADS FROM WALL TO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER MOP SINK WHERE PIPE MEETS WALL. SEAL HOLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA CONTAINING ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO DRY STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNORGANIZED SHELVING WITH TOOLBOX NEXT TO FOOD PRODUCT (SPICES) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCT ON ONE SHELF AND ALL NON FOOD ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD BOXES PILING UP IN CORNER OF KITCHEN NEAR STOVE. REMOVE ALL BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOR-AGE.
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS ALSO WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR HAS SOME RUST ON WALL MUST REMOVE WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS HEAVY DIRT BUILD-UP IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING OVER LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA
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74
Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Oct 4, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS REAR AREA SOUTH WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. FOUND HOLES IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A TWO INCH OPENING AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. NEED TO CLEAN, REPAIR BACK DOOR,REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE REAR AREA AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATING TODAY OR BEFORE 10/11/2012 SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR AREA BY THE DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER AND RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL SMALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUIL-UP. REMOVE SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER. REMOVE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Aug 6, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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.REMOVE KNIVES FROM INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,VENTS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARD,EXHAUST FAN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASES &CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN HEAVILY SOILED WALLS & BASES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food 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.ELEVATE & STORE ARTICLES PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hut on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hut?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Hut.

Has The Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Hut have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hut 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 The Hut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hut is inspected roughly once per year on average.