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University Of Chicago Bartlett Commons

5640 S University, Chicago 60637 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 13, 2025

28

Inspections on record

18

Times passed

9

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 13, 2025

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN TRAY ROOM 201B. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 13, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 23, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 7, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2013CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2012Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2012CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 12, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 11, 2010Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2010Suspected Food PoisoningFailRisk 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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University Of Chicago Bartlett Commons — questions

Did University Of Chicago Bartlett Commons pass its last health inspection?
University Of Chicago Bartlett Commons at 5640 S University was inspected on Nov 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
What violations were cited at University Of Chicago Bartlett Commons?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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