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INSPIRATION CORPORATION

4554 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

INSPIRATION CORPORATION has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 2, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 18, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 20 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, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 July 9, 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 14, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN ALL CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, 15 IN THE CORNER BY THE MOPSINK UTILITY AREA, AND 8 ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND OVER 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE MOPSINK AREA AND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA. ALSO FOUND ONE DEAD MOUSE IN A CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY USE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING/STORAGE AREA.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN ON SHELF BY THE WINDOW ARE NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REMOVE DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF AT DISHROOM.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
  10. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND ABOUT 70 MICE DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS: STORAGE ROOM, ALONG WALLS AT DINING AREAS, AND BEHIND STOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CLUTTER AT STORAGE ROOM.(BOXES, GARBAGE,ETC.) MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE,AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  11. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW FOOD CODE AND GUILDLINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE INCLUDING PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SPICES HELD IN MASON JARS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL COMMON NAME WHEN STORED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BOXES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NEAR FREEZERS/2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  13. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLE IN THE WALL SURROUNDING ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL. MUST REPLACE TORN WASHROOM WALL VENT SCREEN.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST/GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ACROSS FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,UNDER THE FLAT GRILL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN CEILING WALL AROUND PIPE,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EAST PREP TABLE BY SERVICE WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A WORKING THERMOMETER
  18. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP AREA CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND CHEESES, DRESSING, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BETWEEN 48.2 F AND 51.4 F- CHEESES, WHIPPED CREAM, RANCH DRESSING, CUT VEGETABLES, SAUSAGE. INSTUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
  19. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND DOOR GASKET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND RACKS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
  20. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE DAIRY REACH COOLER.

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