Did The Salvation Army pass its last health inspection?

The Salvation Army at 825 N Christiana was inspected on May 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at The Salvation Army?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER PROVIDED)

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

The Salvation Army

825 N Christiana, Chicago 60651 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 13, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 13, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER PROVIDED)
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT PREP SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE DOORS MEET (2) SETS OF FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT BOTTOM OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 13, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 24, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2016	Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2016	Suspected Food Poisoning	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2015	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2015	License	Fail	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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The Salvation Army — questions

Did The Salvation Army pass its last health inspection?: The Salvation Army at 825 N Christiana was inspected on May 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at The Salvation Army?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER PROVIDED)
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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