Ummo & the Loft
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
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Score
Ummo & the Loft has been inspected 21 times since 2010. Ummo & the Loft was last inspected on Mar 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED DURING INSPECTION ON 3/18/2025, FACILITY HAS NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATE WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER HAS BEEN SOLD OR SERVED DURING CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 3/25/2025)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 141.2F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT LARGE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. FOUND 3 PACKAGES OF VACUMMED PACKAGED ANIMAL FAT IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH NO DATE WHEN IT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONFORM TO HACCP PLAN REQUIRMENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED( VALUED $5/WEIGHT 2LBS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT ON RIGHT SIDE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 9, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11, DAMAGED PART OF CEILING IN CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LEAKY PIPE ALONG SAME CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 60-602.12, NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jun 12, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK ON LEFT WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN LOOSE. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE SO THAT IT TURN ON AND OFF EASILY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COOKING LINE. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND ARE CHECKED FREQUESTLY TO INSURE ALL FOOD IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS 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 CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH HEAVY BLACK MOLD AND MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND ICE IS USED TO STOCK BOTH FRONT AND REAR BARS ON SECOND FLOOR FOR COCTAILS AND DRINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS 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 CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SECOND FLOOR SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR, SMALL REACH IN IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE CONSIPUOUS AND CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION AT 57.6F. REFIGERATOR CONTAINED POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BEEF, CHICKEN AND SALMON. REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F: 2LBS OF STEAK AT 55.0F VALUED AT $22, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 67.5F VALUED AT $35, 2LBS OF DUCK LIVER AT 51.3F VALUED AT $35, 5 LBS OF SALMON AT 47.5F VALUED AT $50, OBSERVED 2LBS OF EGGS VALUED AT $5 AT 53.0F, 3LBS OF COOKED COUS COUS AT 54.0F VALUED AT $5, 5LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 59.4F VALUED AT $10, 2 LBS OF GORGONZOLA VALUED $10 AT 47.F, 2LBS OF FETA FOUND AT 44.6F VALUED AT $10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH HEAVY BLACK MOLD AND MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND ICE IS USED TO STOCK BOTH FRONT AND REAR BARS ON SECOND FLOOR FOR COCTAILS AND DRINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS 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 CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SECOND FLOOR SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR, SMALL REACH IN IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE THEY ARE CONSIPUOUS AND CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 23, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,POTS ETC.)ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STOTRED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND LOWER WALLS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER WOMENS TOILET ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE KITCHEN COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SEVERAL AREAS BASEMENT PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS UTENSILS FOR ICE MAKERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA WITH POTS AND PANS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 23, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 8, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH(MUSSELS)IN A TRAY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP WITH NO TAGS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SHELL FISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ITS ORIGINAL TAGS UNTIL THE BADGE IS EXHAUSTED AND THEN MUST BE STORED ON FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCT AT $17.00. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 63.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS MAINTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER:-ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DEEP 57.2F,ROAST BEEF SANDWICH 58.4F,CHICKEN SALAD 59.1F,ASSORTED HOME MADE SAUCES(RANCH,TARTAR ETC)57.5F,CHICKEN 59.3F,TUNA 56.6F,CHICKEN,CRANBERRY SANDWICH 59.1F,CHICKEN WINGS 61.6F,SLICED STRAWBERRY IN YOGURT 59.3F, SLICED GRAPES 55.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $123.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLACK,PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP,LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES UNTO THE FLOOR. ALSO HEAVY ACCUMULATION ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED GREASE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AROUND THE DISH WASHER AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS ON STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR,LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AT THE ROOM WITH POTS AND PANS STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Nov 19, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE BATHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LIQUOR ROOM AND A BROKEN ONE ABOVE THE REAR BREAD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. UNUSED DETERIORATED CHEST FREEZER AT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER COOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND SODA DISPENSER AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT BAR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN FRONT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES AT 2ND FLOOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #HOOOO63340 18.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILL AT FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS AT BASMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS.
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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. 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM WALLS AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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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. Observed accumilated dust build up on prep coolers compressors/condensors. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Floor base in poor repair at 1st floor prep cookline by chest freezer and in employees Womens washroom. Must repair and maintain floor base.
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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 clean unclean ceiling light covers at 1st floor prep area and maintain.
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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. Electrical and Hot water tank room cluttered throughout. Must elevate all items 6" off floor or remove items to prevent potential pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ummo & the Loft last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ummo & the Loft on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ummo & the Loft?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ummo & the Loft.
Has Ummo & the Loft's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ummo & the Loft have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ummo & the Loft 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 Ummo & the Loft inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ummo & the Loft is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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