Did Hoots Of South Loop, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Hoots Of South Loop, Inc. at 1238 S Canal St was inspected on Mar 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Hoots Of South Loop, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR U

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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 / Restaurant

Hoots Of South Loop, Inc.

1238 S Canal St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 23, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 23, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROVIDING SANITIZER DURING FINAL RINSE. FACILITY STAFF AWARE OF ISSUE PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL AND PLACED SIGNAGE ON MACHINE INSTRUCTING STAFF NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 200 PPM. TAGGED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM (BUTTERMILK BATTER) IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORED TIGHTLY-COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED COOLING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED/UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FRYER LEAKING CAUSING GREASE/OIL ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 23, 2026	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2025	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2020	License Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2020	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2020	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

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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Hoots Of South Loop, Inc. — questions

Did Hoots Of South Loop, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Hoots Of South Loop, Inc. at 1238 S Canal St was inspected on Mar 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Hoots Of South Loop, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR U
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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