CateringLicence 2609641

Healthy Organic Kids,INC

1334 N Cicero Ave, Chicago 60651

Latest verdictPassAug 11, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections16since Aug 17, 2018

Fail rate28.6%4 of 14 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass57%
Conditional14%
Fail29%

16 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

PassAug 11, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalAug 10, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the low temperature dishmachine in the dishwashing area (in-use) at this time of inspection; final sanitizing rinse at "0" ppm chlorine concentration.instructed manager to repair and maintain.a mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
2. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed facility fermenting yogurt on site without cdph review and approved HACCP plan.instructed management to have an approved HACCP plan for special process.management voluntarily discarded approximately 60 gallons of yogurt worth $500.00. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
3. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  Observed no cdph approved HACCP plan on the premises for special process yogurt making on site.instructed management to provide an approved HACCP plan before making said special process.priority foundation violation 7-38-005.see violation #29 for citation.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use and maintain.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the reach-in-freezer. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean and organize area underneath the staircase leading into the basement storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.
PassMay 28, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14: observed no handwashing sign in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12: observed a squirt bottles and dry ingredients in small and bulk storage containers not labeled with common name. Instructed to label and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112: observed dead ants on the stair landing leading to the basement. Instructed to remove and clean.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(b): observed slight pink and black build up on the panel above the ice inside of the ice machine and on the ice guard. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13: observed no allergen on site for certified food manager on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain records on site.
FailMay 21, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing sign in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed a squirt bottles and dry ingredients in small and bulk storage containers not labeled with common name. Instructed to label and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead ants on the stair landing leading to the basement. Instructed to remove and clean.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 40 or more mice droppings on site. Mice droppings observed on the floors in the following areas: under both three compartment sinks on site, behind the ovens, on the wallbases in the ice machine storage/ prep area, and behind the bulk dry ingredient storage containers in the dry storage closet. Mice droppings were also observed on the outlet box near the mixer. Instructed to eliminate mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed slight pink and black build up on the panel above the ice inside of the ice machine and on the ice guard. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen on site for certified food manager on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain records on site.
PassOct 2, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed yogurt and other puree items in small rear area walk-in cooler stored covered while cooling. Instructed to remove covers and store items loosely-covered or uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no internal temperature measuring device in the upright and 4-door hot-holding cabinets in the front receiving area. Instructed to provide at least one internal temperature measuring device in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to hot-hold tcs food items and maintain.
No verdictSep 24, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassDec 13, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11: observed handwashing sink in front prep area with no splash guard on right side. Instructed to install splash guard to prevent contamination of food on oven.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-305.11: observed waste water pipe in ceiling above wooden shelving units in basement on southside wall. Instructed to encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination of items.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11: observed damaged gaskets on lower doors of four door cold holding unit near front entrance. Instructed to repair gaskets on lower doors of cold holding unit and maintain.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19: observed peeling paint on surface of shelves used to store equipment in dishroom. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint or replace shelving unit.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-204.12: observed no backflow prevention devices on faucets of utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on faucets so that they shall be easily located and serviced.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  6-501.19: no self closing device on upstairs washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on upstairs washroom door.
7. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  5-501.17: observed no covered waste receptacle in second floor washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle in second floor washroom.
FailDec 6, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at times. Priority foundation violation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of Chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no convenient and accessible handwashing sink in snack prep area. Instructed to install convenient and accessible handwashing sink in snack prep area and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed handwashing sink in front prep area with no splash guard on right side. Instructed to install splash guard to prevent contamination of food on oven.
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed waste water pipe in ceiling above wooden shelving units in basement on southside wall. Instructed to encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination of items.
6. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed pots and bowls in the dishroom stored on shelving unit not inverted. Instructed to invert all equipment and utensils during storage to prevent contamination.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gaskets on lower doors of four door cold holding unit near front entrance. Instructed to repair gaskets on lower doors of cold holding unit and maintain.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed peeling paint on surface of shelves used to store equipment in dishroom. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint or replace shelving unit.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow prevention devices on faucets of utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on faucets so that they shall be easily located and serviced.
10. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  No self closing device on upstairs washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on upstairs washroom door.
11. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in second floor washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle in second floor washroom.
12. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violations from inspection report #2576549 dated 05/31/2023 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, walk-in coolers area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall observed stained ceiling tile in the dish room. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents on premise. Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles and clean ceiling vents.
PassMay 31, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed oatmeal and flour out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, walk-in coolers area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the base of the three compartment sink (pvc piping) instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained ceiling tile in the dish room. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents on premise. Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles and clean ceiling vents.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors throughout the facility soiled. Instructed to clean.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners throughtout facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the hood ventilation system and filters with a build up of grease and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain both areas as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.
PassJul 21, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust build up on the sides of the reach in coolers in the front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the base of the three compartment sink (pvc piping) instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered trash receptacle in the staff toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the duckboards/base boards coming loose from wall in the baking area under the hood unit along the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing floor tile in front of the staff toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of making the floor smooth and easy to clean.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the hood ventilation system and filters with a build up of grease and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain both areas as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.
No verdictDec 16, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassMar 26, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMar 18, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at the hand sink in the dish room. Instructed to provide hand washing sign.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (sliced melon) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days located in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no labels for bulk flour storage container on the bottom shelf in the front food prep area. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest activity with approx. 75 mice droppings noted during inspection. Activity was noted near the basement where dry stoarge is located, stairwell closet, the middle prep area, and throughout the dish room. . Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the front prep, dish room, basment, and walk in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door front prep cooler. Instructed to replace.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the faucet of the two compartment sink. Observed a leak at the drainpipe under the three comparment sink located in the rear dish room. Observed a slow drain at the hand sink located in the dish room. Observed the hot water at the sinks in the dish room not reaching 100f. Instructed to repair plumbing.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained ceiling tile in the dish room. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents on premise. Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles and clean ceiling vents.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors throughout the facility soiled. Instructed to clean.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing coving near the hand sink in the front prep area. Instructed to provide.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the basement and in the dish room. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
PassAug 30, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed crack and gap underneath exterior door in front kitchen prep area on northern side of buiilding. Instructed to repair and replace.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw wood in rear dish washing area, in front prep area, and in basement. Instructed to seal all wood or replace.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed standing water under 2 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area and leak from connected pipe directly below in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed manually closing toilet room door. Instructed all toilet room doors must be self closing.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused coolers, frying equipment, soda fountain, and other equipment in basement. Instructed to remove and maintain clutter free basement.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed cracked tiles throughout kitchen prep area and rear dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Obsered dust covered fans in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed uncovered fluroscent lights in dry storage room across from office. Instructed to repair and maintain.
ConditionalSep 4, 2018License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.11 observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a) no citation issued
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to get allergen certification
FailAug 17, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.11 observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a) no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  2-501.11 observed no cleaning policy on site.instructed management to create a cleaning policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-203.11 observed handsink not accessible to the second food prep area behind first food prep area.instructed management to install an exposed handsink at this area priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed no faucet at three compartment sink.instructed management to install a faucet reaching all three compartments priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 floor in basement dirty under stair, hallway and around hot water tank.instructed management to clean floors in basement.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-202.11 observed light shield missing over walk-in cooler.instructed management to provide light shield on light over walk in cooler.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to get allergen certification

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5514×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
479×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
517×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
536×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
385×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
565×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2609641 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.