CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Sunrise of Lincoln Park during an inspection on 07/28/2025.
The popular restaurant is located at 2710 N Clark Street Chicago Illinois in Chicago's Lincoln Park district, serving local residents and visitors.
The inspection details: "47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used - comments: 4-501. Previous not corrected from 7/21/2025." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Food Code Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Temperature control violations pose immediate risks to public health and food safety Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. Per USDA Safe Temperature Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
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.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that Sunrise of Lincoln Park immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2621354 |
| DBA Name | SUNRISE OF LINCOLN PARK |
| AKA Name | SUNRISE OF LINCOLN PARK |
| License # | 2791776 |
| Facility Type | Long Term Care |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 2710 N CLARK ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60614 |
| Inspection Date | 07/28/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | 4-501.12--OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP LINE WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BOARD. | 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/21/2025 |
| REPORT #2620931. #48- OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAGE NOT READING ACCURATE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON GAGE IS SHOWING A TEMPERATURE OF 172F. A WAREWASHING Machine Shall Be Equipped With A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE That Indicates The Temperature Of The Water | In each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water SANITIZING final rinse manifold. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. |
| Latitude | 41.931604201243886 |
| Longitude | -87.64459203268433 |
| Location | (41.931604201243886 |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, 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.
