Did Home Away From Home pass its last health inspection?

Home Away From Home at 3477 N Clark St was inspected on Jun 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Home Away From Home?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Liquor

Home Away From Home

3477 N Clark St, Chicago 60657 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 24, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 24, 2025

#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO THE EAST OF THE STAIRWELL IN THE ENCLOSED COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR LONG TERM STORAGE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR TO HAVE VARIOUS SHELVES OF RAW WOOD THAT IS NOT PAINTED, FINISHED, OR SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE COOLERS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO NOT BE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS ARE SOILED HEAVILY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USE, OR REPLACE.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH/RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE MISSING A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SOUTH/RIGHT BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR DOOR TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR TO HAVE VENT COVERS MISSING ON THE CEILING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH BATHROOMS HAVE COVERED VENTS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 24, 2025	License	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Home Away From Home — questions

Did Home Away From Home pass its last health inspection?: Home Away From Home at 3477 N Clark St was inspected on Jun 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Home Away From Home?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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