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SPIN CHICAGO

344 N STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SPIN CHICAGO has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 18, 2016. The most recent inspection, on November 13, 2025, recorded 7 infractions.

8 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 16 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 February 24, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2018. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14---OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS LOCATED AT THE BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15---OBSERVED NORTH FRONT DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-204.12---INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO OFFICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS LOCATED AT THE BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT FRONT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA (NOT-IN-USE);WITH FINAL SANTIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BOTH DISHMACHINES AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINES ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.(**SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NORTH FRONT DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO OFFICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED (3) THREE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS LOCATED AT BOTH THE UPSTAIRS BAR AND THE LOWER LEVEL BAR UNDER THE SHELVING, UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS AND LOWER WALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE KITCHEN AREAS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, COUNTERS AND SHELVING AREA. THE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN WHERE THE SODA UNITS ARE A STICKY BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MEASURED WATER AT HANDSINKS IN MENS AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 80-88F AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT KITCHEN AND BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT [email protected] FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • CURRENT CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFCATION ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT BARS, DISH AREA, AND ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ITME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BROKEN CAULK COVERED IN BLACK SLIME AROUND DISH BOARD OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN DOWN STAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO OFFICE AND ONE TRASH CAN MISSING LID IN WOMNEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  12. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • CLEAN DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ICE SCOOP HOLDER MOUNTED PERMANENTLY WITH SCREWS ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT REMOVABLE FOR PROPER WASHING
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND 2 LARGE PORK ROAST ( 20LBS ) AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F, ROAST PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 41F IN COOLER OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • LARGE 2 ROAST NOT COOLED DOWN PROPERLY WITHIN THE TIME FRAME FOR PROPER COOLING DOWN , ROAST IS TOO LARGE ( 10 LBS ) TO ALLOW INSIDE TO REACH THE PROPER COOL TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO CUT TO SMALLER PORTIONS TO ALLOW PROPER COOLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER, WHITE POWDER CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGR, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
  15. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING FLOUR AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND A LOOSE WALL CORNER PANEL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
  17. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANLDES LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE COOLER WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
  18. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN ICE MAKER TRAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE, CANNOT BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANLDES LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE COOLER WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
  19. License

    0 infractions

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