To Be Served
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Score
To Be Served has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting To Be Served on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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May 29, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612543 2/21/25 NOT CORRECTED- #37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS. #51-5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.#56-4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593078 4/19/24 NOT CORRECTED- #36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS).#44-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS. #51-5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #55-6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.#56-4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS .
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Apr 19, 2024
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584866 11/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #53-6-501.19 : OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#56- 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE BOTH DISH STORAGE RACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) & DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was To Be Served last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at To Be Served on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at To Be Served?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at To Be Served.
Has To Be Served's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at To Be Served have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at To Be Served 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 To Be Served inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, To Be Served is inspected around four times per year on average.
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