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UPTON'S NATURALS CO.

2054 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

UPTON'S NATURALS CO. has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 22, 2013. The most recent inspection, on February 13, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 16 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 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.

  • 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 23, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2021. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 February 21, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 February 21, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: CHORIZO 47.7 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM (NORTH BOTTOM) WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS (SCOOP AND SPOON) ON TOP OF LIDS IN HOT HOLDING AREA. SUGGESTED TO PROVIDE LIDS WITH SLIT TO SAFELY STORE UTENSILS INSIDE FOOD DURING SERVICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,TOFU,CHIRIZO)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ADJACENT INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO COMMON CORRIDOR AND REAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL CHEST FREEZER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND DISH WASHING AREA.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS( BACON AND CHICKEN, SEITAN,RICE,CHOPPED FRUITS AND VEGGIES, VEGAN CHEESE,ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER ( BACON,ITALIAN AND CHICKEN SEITAN) WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL APPROXIMATE 2 INCH HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND SPILLING WASTE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR UPON DRAINING THE SANITIZING BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING .PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  9. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE CAFE AREA WITH TORN DOOR GASKETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
  11. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND NO LIDS ATTACHED TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER AND TO PROVIDE LIDS SO THAT THE DUMPSTER IS COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2069631 ON 7/10/17 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINE MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE TOP OF MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE CAFE AREA WITH TORN DOOR GASKETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP OF FOOD ITEMS: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH AREA, STEAMER AREA, AND PROOFING AREA IN NEED OF COVING. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DRYING TO REMOVE ALL WATER BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN DISH AREA AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINE MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE TOP OF MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE UNDER ARM COVERED AT ALL TIMES. NO ROLLING UP OF T-SHIRTS WHILE ON PREP LINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE SANITIZER/DETERGENT HOSES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST IN THE WATER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING COVING TO THE AREA AROUND THE MOP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING TILES TO THE WALL BY THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN THE BREAKROOM FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED SPOT CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS WHERE THE DRY GOODS ARE STORED TO REMOVE SPILLS.
  16. License

    0 infractions

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