INSPIRATION CORPORATION

3504-3518 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Restaurant

20 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection2 juill. 2026
0 infraction
Canvass22 juin 2026
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, VENTS, AND FIXTURES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Canvass13 août 2025
1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Canvass19 nov. 2024
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION TO ITEMS STORED ON DRYING RACK.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON PRODUCT, SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INTERIOR COMPONETS AND ELIMINATE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED TRASH AND OTHER MISCELLENAEUS ITEMS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS... ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND FLOOR DRAIN WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass10 mars 2023
3 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP IN ALL DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM (HOT WATER HEATER/WASHING MACHINE) BY REAR EXTERIOR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER FRYERS AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-Inspection20 mai 2022
7 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED SMALL OPENING DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR LEADING TO LAKE STREET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS THE MAIL SLOT OPEN. INSTRUCTED MUST BE MADE TIGHT FITTING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AT THE INSIDE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ON THE SIDES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING/TABLES/ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass13 mai 2022
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERATURES ONE REACHING ONLY 76.8 LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE LAKE STREET SIDE WINDOW. THE OTHER REACHING 90.4 JUST OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BY THE RETURN INSPECTION DATE GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED SMALL OPENING DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR LEADING TO LAKE STREET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS THE MAIL SLOT OPEN. INSTRUCTED MUST BE MADE TIGHT FITTING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AT THE INSIDE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ON THE SIDES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAL AT THE DRAIN PIPE AND THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE LAKE STREET WINDOW WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING/TABLES/ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass16 janv. 2020
2 infractions
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVING LINE AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Canvass3 janv. 2019
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN AND SANIZIE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass30 mai 2017
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING STATION IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT IN THE PRODUCE/DESSERT WALK IN COOLER ARE VERY DIM. MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING.
Canvass Re-Inspection3 juin 2016
3 infractions
- 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
  - OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 05-26-2016 POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES HAD 11/18/15 SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010. PROVIDED TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT TO DISPLAY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE PEELING FINISH/PAINT FROM THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST REFINISH VENT COVERS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT WATER SUPPLY TO COFFEE MAKING EQUIPMENT,MUST INSTALL
Canvass26 mai 2016
6 infractions
- 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - INADEQUATE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 89.3F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSECTION REPORT#1588540 DATE 11-18-2015(32)OBSERVED LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE GASKETS(35)MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING,THE VENT ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DUST,OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR CATERING CLEAN FAN COVERS(36),INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN THE UPPER, INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT WATER SUPPLY TO COFFEE MAKING EQUIPMENT,MUST INSTALL
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Plainte18 nov. 2015
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPLACE GASKETS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE VENTS IN THE CENTER OF THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST, THE VENT ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNITS; CLEAN CEILING VENTS. ALSO OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR CATERING; CLEAN FAN COVERS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED ONE BULB OUT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE BULB.
Plainte27 janv. 2015
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE.
Canvass9 janv. 2014
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NOTED ICE BUILD UP BETWEEN THE DOORS OF THE REACH IN PREP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
Canvass Re-Inspection2 avr. 2013
0 infraction
Canvass1 avr. 2013
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - THE LARGE ICE MACHINE HAS RUST BUILDUP INSIDE ALONE ALL THE METAL.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). TAGGED UNIT DO NOT USE. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE IS RUST FREE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX# 312 746-4240. AN INSPECTOR WILL COME BACK TO INSPECT IT.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE OVEN AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
Canvass5 oct. 2011
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
License1 mars 2011
0 infraction
Consultation16 févr. 2011
0 infraction