HOT CHI
953 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL, 60657
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)(CHICKEN) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP DIRECTLY ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located on or over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES FACILITY IS IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN REAR PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.