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SLEEP WALK

1844 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SLEEP WALK has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 24, 2020. The most recent inspection, on November 21, 2025, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2025. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2025. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times on June 10, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 June 10, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL WITH PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CORNERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL WITH PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0PPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (200 PPM QAC). UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CORNERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR GAP AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, PIPE MUST MAINTAIN 6 INCHES OF SPACE FOR ADEQUATE AIR GAP. ICE ALSO COMING OUT OF THE PIPE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP AND REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION) WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, CHORIZO TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WAS AT 10PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS OR ANY ALLERGENS (IF APPLICABLE). OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TACOS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS IDENTIFYING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGER STATES TACOS ARE DELIVERED EVERY MORNING FROM ANOTHER FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SPIDERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOUT 25 LIVE FLYING INSECTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE FRONT WINDOW ABOVE THE PLANTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR GAP AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, PIPE MUST MAINTAIN 6 INCHES OF SPACE FOR ADEQUATE AIR GAP. ICE ALSO COMING OUT OF THE PIPE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP AND REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, ON THE LOWER SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND BEHIND THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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