CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Halsted9900 Business Inc. during an inspection on 07/22/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 9900 S Halsted Street Chicago Illinois in Roseland, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
According to inspection records: "1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties - comments: 2-101. 2.. 2." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients According to FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to hand washing, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The CDC emphasizes that inadequate hand washing contributes to approximately 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Hand Washing Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Under current regulations, Halsted9900 Business Inc. faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Inspection ID | 2621038 |
| DBA Name | HALSTED9900 BUSINESS INC |
| AKA Name | BP GAS STATION |
| License # | 2802951 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 9900 S HALSTED ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60628 |
| Inspection Date | 07/22/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT |
| AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments | 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2. | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED (BEEF). INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:05A.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: 3-201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY SELLING MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES |
| 19 CONTAINERS OF TAFFY GRAPES AND ONE JAR OF PICKLED CUCUMBERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments | 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TO GO ITEMS (MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY |
| CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments | 4-601.11 (C) OBSERVED SOME CHIP RACKS WITH GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. |
| Latitude | 41.714118868089905 |
| Longitude | -87.64314540818165 |
| Location | (41.714118868089905 |
This inspection was conducted on July 22, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
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.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
