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CINDY'S

12 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CINDY'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633047

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632706

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5 GALLONS COOKED BEANS AT 47.8F AND 13 QUARTS-THYME VELOUTE SAUCE AT 44.2F IN A LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3/17/26.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 69LBS. $30.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS,WALLS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR AREA AND A DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN BAR AREA AND FLOORING IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER,GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BEVERAGE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631872

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631417 2/18/26- #38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND CRAWLING IN A FEW OPENEINGS UNDER BAR COUNTER AREA.MANAGER IS USING A VACUUM CLEANER TO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES AT THIS TIME.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631417

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS MISSING LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED FOR OYSTERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0.PPM'S AT FRONT BAR AREA.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED BUT STILL NOT SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINES OR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected](PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT BAR AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626151

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624015

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623611

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JULY AND AUGUST 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. CORRECTED ON SITE FACILITY PROVIDED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM SEPT 2025 WITH DATES WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(WHITE RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 116.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 0.5LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.6-53.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HUMMUS(51.8F), DICED TOMATOES(53.6F) AND BULGAR CONTAINING DICED TOMATOES(51.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU DISCLOSURE SHALL STATE ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/11/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON 13TH FLOOR(CINDY'S). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON 13TH FLOOR(CINDY'S) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616643

Location recorded for this inspection · CINDY'S · 12 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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