Hoots of South Loop, Inc. — Hoots
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
64
Score
HOOTS OF SOUTH LOOP, INC., located at 1238 S Canal St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 23, 2026, receiving a score of 64. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over its 12 recorded evaluations.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
May 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 15, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 16, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Feb 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jul 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jul 14, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROVIDING SANITIZER DURING FINAL RINSE. FACILITY STAFF AWARE OF ISSUE PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL AND PLACED SIGNAGE ON MACHINE INSTRUCTING STAFF NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 200 PPM. TAGGED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM (BUTTERMILK BATTER) IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORED TIGHTLY-COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED COOLING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED/UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FRYER LEAKING CAUSING GREASE/OIL ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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