CHICAGO, IL - EGGYS received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.
Situated at 333 E BENTON PL, the establishment is part of The Loop's active food service sector. The The Loop area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation involved pest management. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: 6-202.15: Observed Opening at Base in Middle and Right Corner of Right Dock Door in Dumpster Area. Instructed to Seal All Outer Openings to Prevent Pest Entrance.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
The second violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: 4-101.19: Observed Boxes Stored on Ground in Dry Storage Area in Parking Garage. Instructed to Provide Adequate Shelving to Elevate All Food and Nonfood Items at Least Six Inches Off of Floor for Ease of Cleanability.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.
The third violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: 2-102.13: Facility Provided No Proof of Food Handler Training for Food Handlers. Instructed to Provide Proof of Food Handler Training for All Food Handlers. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
The fourth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected - Comments: 8-404.13 (b:3): Observed Previous Priority Foundation Violation From Inspection Report #2621742 Dated 08/05/2025 Not Corrected. Instructed to Correct. Priority Violation 7-42-090 Citation Issued. Observed Food Debri. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2621742 DATED 08/05/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE GARBAGE, SHOPPING CARTS, CRATES, CARDBOARD AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.; IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP FOR POTATOES STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM IN THE DRAWER UNIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINE AND ON SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE IN BETWEEN GASKETS, AND ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND DRAWERS AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE..
Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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