Food code section 3

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

The 27th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited4541.0% of all citations

Inspections454carried this citation

Ended in a fail54%244 of 454

Rank#27of 58 sections in use

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Counted over Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Inspection volume moves with the city's own scheduling, so a rise here is not necessarily a decline in standards.

Section numbers moved in 2018. Chicago renumbered its food code that July, so the same section number means something different in older inspections. Everything on this page is drawn from the last year only.

Recently cited

Sharks on Division Corporation5751 W Division St · Restaurant
5 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings and fish etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is egffective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink at front prep area water temperature ranging from (72.3f-75.7f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
6. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed improper thawing being done on frozen beef.thawing must occur with food being placed in the walk in cooler over night, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer inside the 3-door prep line refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.
8. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).
9. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract /service agreement, service report, copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.
10. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed gap opening at bottom of the front entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
11. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.
12. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and a chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
13. +5 more
Chashni Sweets2350 W Devon Ave · Restaurant
5 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Found no employee health policy.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-010.must provide.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure with spill kit.priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found 2 live roaches at premises.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-02a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate roaches.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
La Cocina De Carmelita2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
6 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no proof of 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, no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle. Instructed to provide mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest control log book provided at the time of the inspection. Pest control log book must have record of visits with the vin number and a copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued
8. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed one sink stopper for the three-compartment sink missing. Instructed to proivde and maintain.
9. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued
10. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no garbage receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Dreams Pizza17 W 35th St · Restaurant
6 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibilty to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Toilet room door in prep area not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on the door.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Tha Wing Lounge3652 W Chicago Ave · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand soap dispenser in poor condition in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate hand soap dispensers as required.
5. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed cooked chicken wings at improper temperatures of 80.8f on top of the prep table covered with sheet pan next to the deep fryers. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $100.00. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract/service agreement, service report,copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidencde of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 50 rodent rat droppings on the floor under and around cluttered rear storage areas and on floor southwest corner of the kitchen behind the ovens.instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
9. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interior/exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units, kitchen storage racks, behind front service counters and maintain.
11. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.
12. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster for the premises.instructed to provide a commercial disposal contract service for the premises and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b), citation issued.
13. +4 more
Harold's on Wheels INC.2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
7 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No complete pestcontrol logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide logbook and all current invoices. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No screens adequate screens availble on window at time of inspection. Instructed to have and maintain screen at all times
4. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  All cutting utensils must be stored properly when not in use or in use. Do not store cutting device between electical pipe and wall. Instructed to wash rinse and sanitize utensil and store in a clean safe place
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  New cutting board needed on reach in cooler at prep station. Instructed to replace and maintain
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease reside and food spills instructed to detail clean and maintain
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors walls and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood vents and filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Tiny Giants Early Learning Center Ravenswood Manor4352 N California Ave · Children's Services Facility
7 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no exposed hand wash sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide handsink with hot, cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing sign or poster near hand washing sink in one of the unisex employee's washrooms. Must provide and maintain.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no garbage containers with a covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employees washrooms. Must provide and maintain.
Bob's Pizza1659 W 21st St · Restaurant
8 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Manager has a policy that was taped to a wall but no signatures indicated anyone has read and understood said policy. Instructed manager to provide a copy to each food handler to read and sign. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
2. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed 2 cooked pizzas sitting on counter that food handler said were for pizza slice sale. 1 cheese and 1 sausage pizza were at 72 degrees air temp. Both pizzas were discarded at this time. Instructed manager to have slices stored in hot holding cabinet. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  All bulk food containers must be cleaned covered and properly labeled with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain a complete logbook from pest control and have on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Cutting board on reach in pizza prep cooler in need of replacing. Worn and discolored. Instructed to correct and maintain
7. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Chlorine test strips on site while using a quats sanitizer from unit installed on 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to obtain the correct strips to adequately measure quats sanitizer. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All food prep tables and shelves in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors walls, and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Marina Bay INC.2060 S Lumber St · Restaurant
8 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policies on premises as required; instructed to provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Dreams Pizza17 W 35th St · Restaurant
12 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibilty to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Found one two door refrigeration unit at 67.8f. Instructed that unit must maintain at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found rodent activity on premises. Mouse droppings found on floor in washroom, at the bottom of the hot water tank and inside of the fryer on site. Instructed to clean all areas. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean interior and interior bottom of the fryer. Clean shelves inside of the three door cooler.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Toilet room door in prep area not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on the door.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Shadaab Restaurant and Grill2309-2311 W Devon Ave · Restaurant
13 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted unfinished wood used for shelving behind the cash register counter. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  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
Izaan Myanmar Grocery6350 N Claremont Ave · Grocery Store
13 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate.must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Found no city of Chicago sanitation manager certificate.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy at premises.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-010.must provide.
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit spill kit.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Found walk in cooler not operational.priority violation.no citation issued.must repair.
6. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Found no metal stem thermometer.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide
7. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Found no test strips for 3 compartment sink.prioirity foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found 3 compartment sink not properly draining/backing up.priority violation.no citation issued.7-38-030c.must repair.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found no mop sink with vacuum breaker at faucet.must provide.
Trader Joe's Store #884804 W Montrose Ave · Grocery Store
14 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  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 food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handsink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.
6. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handsink faucets 1st & 2nd floor toilet rooms not properly maintain with hot water running longer than 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
7. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed facility without chemical sanitizers needed to sanitizer equipment and utensils. Must provide chemical sanitizers and be available for use during all hours of operation. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
8. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed walk-in cooler #1 at 52f, #2 at 42f and walk-in freezer at 69f at improper cold holding temperatures facility still in process of installing systems. Instructed to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued. Priority violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.
9. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed no hot holding or cooking equipment installed for sample kitchen instructed to provide.priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
10. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, hot dogs etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
11. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
12. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed Illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). No citation issued
13. +6 more
Dripping Sauce2325 S Michigan Ave · Restaurant
14 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policies on premises as required; instructed to provide. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises; instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed to obtain a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the center area of the front entrance door not rodent proofed; instructed to seal opening in center area. Observed the rear exit side door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to install a door sweep on the inside of the door at the bottom.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found unnecessary items in basement and garage area (debris and equipment) which will not be used; instructed to remove and keep areas free of debris and clutter.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave · Restaurant
15 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handwashing sinks in the dishwashing area and rear area leaking when in use. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Found ready to eat tcs foods (cooked rice, in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Inadequate insects control, found 50-60 live small flies scattered through out rear dry storage area and washroom area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Strong Cardio & Nutricion3825 W 31st St
18 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
6. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer in refrigerator. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometer inside refrigerator.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 30 mice droppings and live roach activity in prep and washroom area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no pest control logbook available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed pest control operator and logbook available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw wood shelving in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood shelves to make smooth and easily cleanable.
10. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
11. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no drainboard for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide drainboard for proper air drying of food equipment and utensils.
12. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no utility sink on site. Instructed manager to provide utility sink for proper waste water disposal.
13. +3 more
Crab & Grill519 E 79th St · Restaurant
18 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(o): **pf** food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with law, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, in accordance with the law. 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 food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13: **c** food handler training (pa 100-0367 food handling regulation enforcement act) observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13: **c** allergen training - all certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the american national standards institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the astm international e2659-09 (standard practice for certificate programs). Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food managers. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site
Shang Noodle1613 N Damen Ave · Restaurant
19 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010. (*** see comments).
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed gap opening approx:1/4" inch at bottom right corner of the main front entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large noodle making food equipment affixed, not detachable, located at rear prep/dishwashing area too large to fully submerge in existing 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed to provide and maintain procedures for alternative warewashing of said noodle making food equipment.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention device not located at bar ice machine. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed mechanical ventilation inside the washrooms not working.instructed to repair and maintain adequate ventilation inside the washrooms and maintain.
Crab & Grill519 E 79th St · Restaurant
20 days agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Noted no valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate on site. Informed pic that a certified manager with an original current city of Chicago certificate and holder must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being handled/prepared and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  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 food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed southeast handsink not maintained with hot water. Hot water does not work independently of hose attached to and controlled by the hot water valve underneath sink. Instructed person in charge to remove hose and restore hot water at hand washing sink. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered undercooked (ex: chopped steak sandwich and burgers). Facility has use of electronic, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to provided cdph consumer advisory guide) priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued
5. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed improper cold-holding temperature of equipment. Noted ambient air of 2 sliding door display cooler at 47.7 f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Noted a 6 inch wide, half inch gap at the bottom center of rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at all doors.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rusted bottom shelf of prep table in center of prep area and rusted floors in walk-in cooler. Instructed to restore surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable by sanding, painting and sealing or replace and maintain.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food managers. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site
Kermess32 W Randolph St · Restaurant
22 days agoConditional
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(o) : observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
2. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area,broken door gaskets along bottom of walk in cooler & freezer.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units to be in good repair.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  : 4-601.11(b) : must clean debris build up from fryer cabinets, grill tables, wheel bases,walk in cooler (food & beer) -fan guard covers and shelving units,bar- drawer coolers.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 : must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in liquor storage area and mopsink closet in men's toilet room.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13: must clean grease, food debris and broken glass from floor under,around and along wall bases throughout premises ,bar and walk in coolers including floor drains.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  : 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on walls to be smooth and easily cleanable in rear bar area.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.13 : must grout floor under and around cooking equipment.must repair or replace missing wall base in storage area (linens,etc)
Cambria Hotel & Suites32 W Randolph St · Restaurant
22 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Still observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010(citation issued)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-202.12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperatures at hand sinks in men's toilet room middle sink at 91.3f ,women's left sink-91.4f and unisex-91.8f.must have hot running water at 100.0f must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust faucets at all hand sinks in toilet rooms to stay on for 20 seconds for hand washing,slow drain at men's middle sink slow draining and bar hand sink must repair and maintain.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 inspector comments: observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies flying around,on pillars,walls and ceilings in bar area and crawling inside of dirty floor drains in bar area,in women's toilet room in ada stall non-working toilet with soiled tissue,dining area and hallway outside of toilet rooms. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/17/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinet,rolling carts,shelf next to stove,walk in cooler shelving units,hand sink in bar area.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  6-501.18 : must clean debris build up from hand sinks in all toilet rooms.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 : must clean excessive debris build up and broken glass from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises and bar area including floor drains.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights in dry food storage,prep areas.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.
Kermess32 W Randolph St · Restaurant
26 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(o) : observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-202.12 (a) inspector comments: observed hot running water temperatures at hand sinks in unisex toilet room-93.4f.must have hot running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Dish machine is now a low temperature dish machine sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-025)
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on drawer cooler in bar area,broken door gaskets along bottom of walk in cooler & freezer.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units to be in good repair.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(b) : must clean debris build up from fryer cabinets, grill tables, wheel bases,walk in cooler (food & beer) -fan guard covers and shelving units,bar- drawer coolers.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.13 : must grout floor under and around cooking equipment.must repair or replace missing wall base in storage area (linens,etc)
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on walls to be smooth and easily cleanable in rear bar area.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13: must clean grease, food debris and broken glass from floor under,around and along wall bases throughout premises ,bar and walk in coolers including floor drains.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 : must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in liquor storage area and mopsink closet in men's toilet room.
Visions Cafe3420 W Roosevelt Rd · Restaurant
26 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap at bottom left corner of basement exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in washrooms.
7. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no receptacle at handwashing sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
10. 62
  Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
  Observed "no smoking" signs not posted. Instructed manager to post "no smoking" signs. Smokin ordinance 7-32-020(a)
Viceroy Club5750 N California Ave · Restaurant
27 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Noted no paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Noted no soap at the kitchen/dish washing hand wash sink. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation. Violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issuued.
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Noted no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Instructed to have one at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
6. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Noted no pest control log book available at the time of inspection as required by city code. Instructed to have a complete pest control log book with a licensed pest control company upon being re-inspected.priority foundation. Violation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.
8. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation. Violation#7-38-005. No citation issued.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained .
10. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Noted no utility sink on premise at the time of inspection for a new establishment. Instructed to install a utility sink supplied with hot & cold running water and a backflow prevention device.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

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