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CLOUDKITCHENS

3517 N SPAULDING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Shared Kitchen

Inspection summary

CLOUDKITCHENS has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 11, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

6 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2025. 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2024. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 16, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR DRIVERS ENTRANCE, ON REAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEESS TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS STORED IN PLASTIC BACK DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN LINEN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL (MISSING DEFLECTOR COVER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOLIDIFIED GREASE ON THE GROUND OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SOLIDIFIED GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE STAFF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING, ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE REAR SPRINKLER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR).
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THOSE THAT HANDLE FOOD.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED RICE AND HUMMES IN KITCHEN #16 AND COOKED CHICKEN AT KITCHEN #6. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP IN DISPENSER AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR KITCHEN #6. KEEP SOAP SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES AND HANDWASHING SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SUBMERGING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AFTER RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. MUST SUPPLY SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THOSE THAT HANDLE FOOD.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (RESTAURANTS) WALK-IN COOLER.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE PARKING LOT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SMALL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE INTO FACILITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN STORAGE THAT WILL PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN UTILITY ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVERHEAD DOOR WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING AND SOUTH REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS WITH OPENING AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. MUST ENSURE DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND KEEP INVERTED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED MISSING LID, AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF LID AND OIL SPILLAGE ONTO GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE MISSING LID TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY 01-29-2021 WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Complaint

    0 infractions

  13. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-26-20 #2362923 NOT CORRECTED #38- OBSERVED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE SOUTH EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON DOOR. #55-OBSERVED PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES: KITCHENS IN ROOMS 109,107, 103, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRIVER WASHROOM, WALLS IN ALL THREE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. ALL PAINTED BRICK WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2362923 ON 2-26-20 NOT POSTED VISIBLE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
  15. License

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE RECEIVING GARAGE DOOR AND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE SOUTH EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTH DOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES: KITCHENS IN ROOMS 109,107, 103, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRIVER WASHROOM, WALLS IN ALL THREE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. ALL PAINTED BRICK WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PEELING PLASTER ON WALLS IN KITCHENS ROOMS 205 AND 203. ROOM 203 WITH HOLES/DAMAGED PLASTER ON ATTACHED PLUMBING TO WALL UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN #105. MUST REPLACE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.
  16. License

    0 infractions

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