Food code section 31

Water & ice from approved source

The 54th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited40.0% of all citations

Inspections4carried this citation

Ended in a fail—too few inspections to rate

Rank#54of 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

Cafe Harold's2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
3 months agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.12: observed no hand drying provision in at handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
2. 31
  Water & ice from approved source
  5-102.11: observed clean and waster water valves not able to be unlocked from at the time of the inspection. Blue valve not locked. Instructed to provide protection for both clean and wastewater valves on the outside of the truck and be able to unlock and lock at the time of the inspection. Priortity 7-38-030 (c), no citation issued
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  4-301.11: observed power on vehicle but found two door cooler at 99f. Instructed cold holding units must reach and maintain 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-602.12: observed no license number on vehicle. Insturcted to put license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-201.11: observed the doors for the cold holding units with no protection for doors while vehicle is in motion. Instructed to provide and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c): observed liquid spillage inside the refrigerator near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  5-103.12 observed three-compartment sink water pressure not in compliance. Instructed manager that adequate water pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.
9. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-502.12: observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Enny's Kitchen2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
3 months 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, 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 soap and hand drying provision at hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
4. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed no sanitizer and dishwashing solution for the three-compartment sink on site for wash and sanitizing dishware. Instructed the facility to provide and maintain appropriate dishwashing solution and sanitizer to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware, utensils, and food-contact surfaces. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
5. 31
  Water & ice from approved source
  Observed fresh water inlet unable to lock and is not tamper proof on the outside of the vehicle. Instructed to provide a lock, so that fresh water can not be tampered with. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
6. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometer inside coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no screen for rear door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
8. 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
Cafe Harold's2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
3 months agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provision in at handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
2. 31
  Water & ice from approved source
  Observed clean and waster water valves not able to be locked from outside of truck. Instructed to provide protection for both clean and wastewater valves on the outside of the truck. Priortity 7-38-030 (c), no citation issued
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed no power on vehicle. Inadequate refrigeration on vehicle. None of the cold holding or freezer units on and operating at the time of the inspection. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units. Instructed to provide and maintain.
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no license number on vehicle. Insturcted to put license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed service agreement and service report with no dates. Instructed to provide dates on all documents and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the doors for the cold holding units with no protection for doors while vehicle is in motion. Instructed to provide and maintain.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed liquid spillage inside the refrigerator near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.
9. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Observed no hot and cold water on vehicle. Isntructed to restore hot and cold water. Hot water for handwashing sink 100f and three compartment sink 110f. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
10. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no lights on the vehicle, due to generator issues. Instructed to provide light on vehicle and maintain.
Watta-Potato Byyogis Bistro INC135 N Kedzie Ave
5 months agoFail
1. 31
  Water & ice from approved source
  Observed the clean water inlet unable to be unlocked at the time of the inspection. Instructed must be able to lock and unlock mentioned inlet. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed cold holding unit not on at the time of the inspection and no hot holding equipment on vehicle. Instructed to have cold holding equipment on must reach and maintain 41f or below. Hot holding equipment is needed per menu and person in charge, must have equipmnent on vehicle and operating to be inspected. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no screen on the rear exit door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit that is compatible with santiizer being used for dishware and food surfaces on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed the drainboards above the three compartment sink cluttered with items.instructed to remove items and must be cleared for dishes.
6. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Observed no hot or cold water on vehicle at the time of the inspection. Instructed to provide hot (100-110f) and cold water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed the clean water tank is 25 gallons and wastewater tank 30 gallons. Instructed liquid wastewater tank must be atleast 50% larger than storage tank (clean water tank). Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation not issued (7-38-132), (7-38-136)
8. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no lid for garbage receptacle on vehicle. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid and maintain

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