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National Louis University

18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 4, 2026

10

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on May 4, 2026

  1. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DRAIN BOARD NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN PASTRY KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PASTRY KITCHEN,FLEX KITCHEN #1.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PASTY & BROKEN DRAINLINE PIPE OF WALK IN CONDENSOR IN FLEX KITCHEN #1.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 4, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2020LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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National Louis University — questions

Did National Louis University pass its last health inspection?
National Louis University at 18 S Michigan Ave was inspected on May 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at National Louis University?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DRAIN BOARD NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN PASTRY KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PA
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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