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Chicago Restaurant Inspections

214 total inspections • Showing most recent first

LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS

1320 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON WALLS AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
• 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48 (RULE #4-204.115) FROM 8/11/2025 INSPECTION REPORT #2622031 NOT CORRECTED: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE OF DISH WASHING MACHINE GUAGE WITH READING OF 150F, HOWEVER THE IRREEVESIBLE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS READING 161.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GUAGE WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION

MADISON 1 STOP SHOP

3407 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SUBWAY

1611 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 19, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

LIRICA

900 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Pass

SEOUL TACO

1422 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Pass

SAS

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Pass

Smoke Daddy

1804-1806 W Division ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Pass

TANTA

118 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Pass

TAKIE OUTIT

2132 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
8 Violations Found:
• 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 1.2LBS. SHRIMP-50.2F.1LBS. COOKED BEEF-52.0F-52.9F.1.8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-47.8F..LB.COOKED PORK-54.3F..5LBS. TOFU-48.1F INSIDE OF A TAGGED COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX. 5LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.1F BEING USED WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF AN ALREADY TAGGED UNIT FROM 8/8/25.THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL REMAIN ON THE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
• 49.
... and 5 more violations

REMINGTON'S

20 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

733 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, ON THE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS.
• 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALMOST ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

CAIRO KEBAB

730 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
6 Violations Found:
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER FOR ALL FOOD.
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE AND CONVECTION OVEN, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
• 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HAN
... and 3 more violations

SAS

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS DELI MEAT WERE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RAISING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 157.6F. UNABLE TO REACH PROPER TEMERATURE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT CONSISTENTLY RAISES UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND CONVERTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO CHEMICAL SANITIZING METHOD.

TANTA

118 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX ROOFTOP WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
• 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2621703 DATED: 08/05/2025 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF D
... and 1 more violations

HUNAN CUISINE

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

SEOUL TACO

1422 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...). Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Brooms are hung too close to clean utensils rack, Instructed to install a barrier.

BIG BIRD SUSHI BAR & THAI

3581 W BELDEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

LIRICA

900 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Pass

BLOSSOM LEADERS ACADEMY

807 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

PUBLICAN QUALITY BREAD

1755 - 1759 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
14 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT OF THE RETAIL PREP/ SERVING AREA.OBSERVED ICE INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK, BOXES COVERING HAND SINK ARE NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM THE SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT RETAIL PREP/SERVING AREA. HAND WASHING SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CABINETS, WALLS, CEILI
... and 11 more violations

MAISON PARISIENNE

2562-2564 N CLARK, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER DOOR IN DISREPAIR. DOOR FALLS OFF WHEN YOU SLIDE IT OPEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR.

Smoke Daddy

1804-1806 W Division ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Both kitchen and bar low-temp dish machines are not sanitizing at the final rinse, 0ppm obtained at the final rinse. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025.
• 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: No variance available on site for using curing agents ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue using curing agents until obtaining appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
• 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Keeping spoons in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing grout between floor tiles at main kitchen. Instructed to grout and maintain.
... and 1 more violations

EXPRESS FOOD MARKET & LOTTERY

1800 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

LACOCO'S PIZZA & WINGS

3344-3352 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
5 Violations Found:
• 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (KEYS, PHONES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD/EQUIPMENT SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT PIZZA PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS SURROUNDING 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
... and 2 more violations

TAQUERIA EL COSTENO 2

8121 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
7 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HAND WASHING SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY HOLDING THE WATER (ALLOWS DRAINING WHILE INSTALLED) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BETTER FITTING STOPPERS.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ICE MACHINE.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
... and 4 more violations

CARNICERIA LA HACIENDA NO. 3, INC.

2744 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 18, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHT ABOVE COOKING EQUPMENT IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN