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Chicago Restaurant Inspections

214 total inspections • Showing most recent first

TANDOOR CHAR HOUSE WEST TOWN LLC

1022 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
8 Violations Found:
• 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO (QUAT)CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO MATCH QUAT STRIPS MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO GO TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEE BOUGHT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR BLEACH INSTEAD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-53.4F.3LBS. COOKED SPINACH-53.2F.6LBS. TIKKA SAUCE-54.3F.2LBS.COOKED GABAZO BEANS-55.9F.5LBS. COOKED LENTIL-54.3F.5LBS. RAW CHICKEN-55.2F.5LBS. GOBI-53.2F.4LBS. COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES-54.0F.3LBS. OKRA CURRY-57.7F.2LBS. BLACK BEANS-55.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX.39LBS.$387.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMP
... and 5 more violations

TOUS LES JOURS

1726 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No Paper towels, no hands drying provision provided to both prep kitchen hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Packaged sandwiched for grab and go cooler not labeled proeperly, Instructed to label according to health code, ie.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found 4 live cockroaches in main prep kitchen behind prep coolers, numerous dead ones on glue boards, Instructed to eliminate insects activity from all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergern certifcate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
... and 1 more violations

JIMMY JOHN'S

4709 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXCESS CAULKING/PLUMBING PUTTING AROUND DISCHARGE STOPPERS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
• 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOT PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN

5012 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
• 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
... and 1 more violations

ADORO FUSION KITCHEN + BAR

2509 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
15 Violations Found:
• 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL F
... and 12 more violations

BOMBAS TACO

135 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRINT LICENSE NAME LATERALLY ON SIDE OF TRUCK AT LEAST 2INCHES TALL IN EASILY VISIBLE COLOR AND FONT.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OVER THE FRESH WATER INLET TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

POPEYES #2857

1600 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Out of Business

DUNKIN DONUTS

800 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD ITEMS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND SMALL FLIES (4-5) ON DONUTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 18 LBS AT $55 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL READY TO EAT ITEMS WITH PARCHARMENT PAPER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND A DEAD ROACH AND BIG FLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A SPEED RACK WITH BAGELS AND CROSSIANTS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/ PROTECT FOOD ITEMS.
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKE
... and 1 more violations

LFC DAYCARE BILINGUAL EARLY LEARNING CENTER

1825 W WILSON AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010.
• 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

THE NEW CONGRESS PIZZA

3737 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY POINTS.

LAS SISTERS INC

2607 S KOSTNER AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEAR RESTROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

CAKE CHICAGO

1635 W WALNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

VLIVE

2501-2513 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Unknown

LA MICHOACANA CHICAGO ICE CREAM SHOP

3329-3331 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY UPON HIRING FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES, TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

EL FARO RESTAURANT

3936 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SOUP, CHICKEN, BEANS, SLICED AVOCADO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR HYGIENIC PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 2022 ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSP
... and 1 more violations

FOOD TRUCK EL POLLO, LLC

135 N KEDZIE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRINT LICENSE NAME LATERALLY ON SIDE OF TRUCK AT LEAST 2INCHES TALL IN EASILY VISIBLE COLOR AND FONT.

SHINYA GRILL & BAR

2255 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
27 Violations Found:
• 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SILVER PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
• 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED CURRY FOUND AT 48.9F AND 55.1F. 15 POUNDS OF PEELED GARLIC CONTAINERS WHICH INDICATE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 41F OR BELOW ON CONTAINERS FOUND IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AT 76.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $230.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 6 OPEN USED RAID ROACH SPRAY BOTTELS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ABOVE SUGAR AND A
... and 24 more violations

JJ FISH

411 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 20, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ON THE FLY

3059 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
No Entry

PROVARE

1523-1527 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
No Entry

SUBWAY

1651 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
Pass

SUSHI

1136 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
Pass

MACHINE

1836-1846 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
Out of Business