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CLOUDKITCHENS

840-850 W SUPERIOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Shared Kitchen

Inspection summary

CLOUDKITCHENS has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 17, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 18 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 once on April 30, 2026. 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 January 13, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. 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.

11 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IN VACANT KITCHEN SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL THE CEILING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IN VACANT KITCHEN SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL THE CEILING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2636000 DATED 4/30/26. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR ITEM #54) 5-501.13 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT; REPLACE LIDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE OVER ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT; REPLACE LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IN VACANT KITCHEN SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL THE CEILING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Damaged section of main walk-in cooler floor, Instructed to repair and maintain.
  5. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES OR REPLACE THEM.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH OVERFLOWING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE TRASH AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN 1 AND 3. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  10. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE COFFEE MAKER AND 2 ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK IN THE FIRST DRY STORAGE AREA NOT FINISHED OR SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  11. License

    0 infractions

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