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ARAMARK@LOYOLA HALAS CAFE

6458 N WINTHROP AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ARAMARK@LOYOLA HALAS CAFE has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 9, 2014. The most recent inspection, on November 19, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on December 2, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 2021. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED HALF & HALF CREAM AT 49.1F. IN A DISPLAY COOLER ON SITE. CREAM DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY PRODUCT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 47.8F WITH HALF & HALF CREAM AT 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PLASTIC LEAFS BEING USED AS DECORATION ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA,AND AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM . AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY HOUSEKEEPING ON BOTH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED -
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK A PIECE OF CURVED METAL. MANAGER ON DUTY STATED TO ANOTHER MANAGER "WE DON'T USE THIS SINK". INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR HANDWASHING TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRESENTLY SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), "CONSOLIDATED TO ABOVE VIOLATION"
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT FRUIT STORED INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION ON PREMISES.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • DISPLAY COOLER NOT HOLDING FOODS AT PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. DISPLAY COOLER TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES THEY ARE HUMMAS 48F,SPINACH DIP 50F,ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES,HAM AND TURKEY SANDWICHS 50F TURRKEY SANDWICHES 48F.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED WAS 8LBS AT $44.32 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED LIGHTS BURNT OUT AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTEDMANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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