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THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

5245 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on May 5, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 July 29, 2019. 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 once on March 15, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 January 6, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE BAKING KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVENS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • REPAIR SENSOR AT HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT HOT LINE AREA.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND DOOR LEADING TO MECHANICAL ROOM. ALSO NOTED OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES ON BOXES, STORAGE RACKS AND WALL IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASH ROOM.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SERVICE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
  11. License

    0 infractions

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