CHICAGO, IL - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Sodexomagic, LLC during an inspection on 07/21/2025.
The popular restaurant is located at 525 S Racine Avenue in Chicago's West Loop district, serving local residents and visitors.
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According to inspection records: "5-202." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments.
The inspection found infractions involving hand washing, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate hand washing procedures. As outlined in Chicago Health Department Requirements, The CDC emphasizes that inadequate hand washing contributes to approximately 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
City health officials have required that Sodexomagic, LLC promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2620958 |
| DBA Name | SODEXOMAGIC |
| AKA Name | CREDIT UNION 1 ARENA |
| License # | 3025785 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 525 S RACINE AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60607 |
| Inspection Date | 07/21/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(E) OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). |
| Latitude | 41.874583513070945 |
| Longitude | -87.65668598770499 |
| Location | (41.874583513070945 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 21, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: sanitation, hand-washing.
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.