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CENTER ON HALSTED

3656 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant (Catering)

Inspection summary

CENTER ON HALSTED has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 19, 2013. The most recent inspection, on April 17, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on October 1, 2019. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 once on December 6, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 15 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2022. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

  • 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 12 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2025. 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.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF OUTTER DOORS IN GARBAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRCUTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (BOWLS, PANS AND POTS) NOT INVERTED ON DRYING RACK AND UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED LINENS AND OTHER KITCHEN RELATED ITEMS STORED IN MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID ITEMS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THREE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AT ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSEVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 68.7F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2241174 FROM 12-6-18 NOT CORRECTED. #55--FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • LUGGAGE MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. HOT WATER REPLENISHED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALLED A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER .
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA.MUST PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BOTH 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG WLALS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND A BOWL IN THE REFRIGERATOR ICE BIN USED TO SCOOP ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM ICE IN BETWEEN USE.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EAST KITCHEN SINK HAS A CORRODED GREASE TRAP LID, CLEAN AND REPAINT SAID LID.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FAUCET OF THE EAST KITCHEN SINK IS LOOSE, REPAIR SAID FAUCET.
  18. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • GARBAGE AREA INSIDE THE HALLWAY NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BLACK GARBAGE BAGS ARE STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER, SOME OF THE BAGS ARE BROKEN, FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE ON CEMENT FLOOR AND NUMEROUS FLIES AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AND CLEAN FLOOR TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE THE DRAWER WITH OTHER ITEMS:TOOTHPICKS,GLOVES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INVERT THEM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND ALONG SOUTH WALLS UNDER THE SHELVES, ALSO REMOVE DRY BOILED EGG AT SAME AREA, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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