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Food code section 52

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

The 29th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited2420.5% of all citations
Inspections237carried this citation
Ended in a fail63%149 of 237
Rank#29of 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

  1. La Colonia4821 N Elston Ave · Restaurant
    6 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed 3 hand washing sinks with no hand drying provisions. Instructed manager to provide. Manager provided paper towels. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed basement hand washing sink blocked by knives and silverware. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sink is accessible at all times and is not blocked. Manager had staff remove items from hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.

    3. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed sausages held at an inadequate temperature of 49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds sausage ($30) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed more than 20 small flies and 1 live roach throughout facility including in bar area, kitchen prep area, basement, and dining room area. Instructed manager to eliminate pest activity. Pest contorl service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

    5. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed more than 20 roach carcasses throughout facility including behind and underneath equipment in bar, prep areas, basement, inside the units underneath coolers, and in dish areas instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed employee toilet room sink with leak form bottom pipes whenever said sink is run. Instructed manager to repair sink.

    7. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

  2. Perspective Iit Math & Science Academy3663 S Wabash Ave · Charter School
    7 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hot water at handsinks throughout first, second, and third floor restrooms. Instructed person in charge to repair and restore hot water to minimum of 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed handsink in kitchen area inoperable with rusted water running from faucet when in use. Sink is currently not operable. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. (no alternative sink is available for handwashing)

    3. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed loose handles on handsinks in staff first floor restroom and staff toilet room located in office. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    4. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed sewage back up from floor drain in kitchen area when handsink is used. Gray water and debris is observed coming out of floor drain when sink is draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

  3. Pho Vietnam5160 S Pulaski Rd · Restaurant
    8 days agoFail
    1. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

    2. 25

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

      Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Priority foundation violation

    3. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority violation

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed openings in middle of drive thru doors, middle of large rear exit doors on same side as drive thru, base of westside rear exit door and observed lower area of middle rear exit door damaged creating opening. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    5. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front food prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect front food prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation.

    6. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in middle prep area installed above one compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food, utensils or equipment in one compartment sink in middle prep area.

    7. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

    8. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    9. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

    10. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

    11. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

    12. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

    13. +2 more
  4. La Torta Chilanga #25407 S Kedzie Ave · Restaurant
    12 days agoFail
    1. 13

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

      Observed adulterated container of sliced tomatoes in facility. Observed dead roach in container of sliced tomatoes held in cold holding unit. Instructed food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured said food valued at $5 weighing 3lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed pest activity in facility. Observed approximately 8 live roaches in facility, observed live roaches crawling in corners of shelving above prep table. Observed two large flies in dining area. Instructed to eliminate roach and fly activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 10/1/2026 to eliminate roach and fly activity. Instructed to clean and sanitize said affected equipment and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed dead roach in interior of small cold holding unit. Instructed to remove all dead insects from facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize said cold holding unit.

    4. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed leaking from hot and cold water knobs on faucet at rear prep/dishwashing handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet and maintain.

    5. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed waste water backing up from lid of grease trap onto floor when draining sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair grease trap in prep/dishwashing area for appropriate waste water drainage. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

    6. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed black buildup on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of outside grease container and maintain.

    7. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      At time of inspection facility provided expired food handler training certificates for food handlers. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.

    8. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Observed previous core violations from inspection report #2638385 dated 06/11/2026 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued. Observed openings in middle, at base and in between panels of rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Observed stained ceiling tiles in areas such as dining room and in rear prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed dust buildup on wall above rear exit doors. Instructed to clean wall above rear exit doors and maintain. Observed grease buildup on heater installed in ceiling near dishwashing area. Instructed to remove grease buildup on heater installed in ceiling near dishwashing area and maintain. Observed grease buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall underneath and behind all cooking equipment and cold holding units in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors in said areas and maintain. Observed unused equipment and containers stored outside space in between rear exit and unused walk in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Observed dust and grease buildup on filters in both hoods in rear prep area. Instructed to clean filters in both hoods in rear prep area and maintain.

  5. Curie Metro. (H/S)4959 S Archer · School
    13 days agoConditional
    1. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      2-501.11: observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink in first floor prep area(serving line).instructed to repair leaking faucet at handwashing sink in first floor prep area(serving line) and maintain.

    3. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      5-402.12: observed no grease trap installed on three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to install grease trap on three compartment sink in basement so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles above prep table between cookline and three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles in said area and maintain.

  6. Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade3407 1/2 W Madison St · Restaurant
    19 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 Chicago food sanitation manager on site when tcs food (beef 156.9f) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

    3. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hand cleanser available at rear prep handsink during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

    4. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hand drying provision available at front and rear handwashing sink, and handwashing sink in washroom during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain sanitary hand drying devices at all times for proper hand drying. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c). See above violation for citation.

    5. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

    6. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

    7. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

    8. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed water overflowing from base of toilet and drainline when toilet in use. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    9. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed toilet and handwashing sink in need of cleaning inside washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    10. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

    11. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

    12. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed soiled water in mop pail and mop head stored on floor in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to remove all soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    13. +4 more
  7. Taco Max Cantina2808-2810 N Halsted St · Restaurant
    20 days agoPass
    1. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-501.11: **c** good repair and proper adjustment- equipment observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working for all 3 compartments instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

    2. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      5-403.12: **c** other liquid wastes and rainwater observed condensate drainage water line from walk-in cooler rear prep area ( near rear exit door)discharging into plastic bucket. Instructed to drain condensate drainage water from point of discharge to disposal, such as to a floor drain or other floor-mounted plumbing fixture, according to the law and maintain.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.12: **c** cleaning, frequency and restrictions observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas

  8. Mayfair Restaurant4461 W Lawrence Ave · Restaurant
    21 days agoFail
    1. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs food are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds of chorizo and 5 pounds of cheese ($25) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    2. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed live roach activity on site. Instructed manager to eliminate all pest activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed roach carcass on shelf above kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean.

    5. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

  9. Curie Metro. (H/S)4959 S Archer · School
    21 days agoFail
    1. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 68.2-73.9f at handwashing sinks in facility, observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in v building first floor men's staff washrooom and v building second floor boy's locker room. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

    3. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed pink and black moldlike substance on shield and interior walls of both ice machines. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of both ice machines and maintain.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings in prep areas of serving line on second and third floor. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/22/2026 to eliminate rodent activity. Instructed to clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) no citation issued

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink in first floor prep area(serving line).instructed to repair leaking faucet at handwashing sink in first floor prep area(serving line) and maintain.

    6. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed no grease trap installed on three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to install grease trap on three compartment sink in basement so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed dust on ceiling vent above drainboard of three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to clean ceiling vent above drainboard of three compartment sink in basement and maintain.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed stained ceiling tiles above prep table between cookline and three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles in said area and maintain.

  10. Host International INC, Chilis T-211601 W Touhy Ave · Restaurant
    22 days agoFail
    1. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed sliced tomatoes held at 48 f and cooked vegetables held at 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 4 pounds sliced tomatoes and 10 pounds cooked vegetables ($15). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed 3 live roaches in dish area of facility. Instructed manager to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation consolidated.

    3. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed inadequate waste water disposal at bar three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Technician serviced 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed dish area with soil and debris clean up. Instructed manager to clean.

  11. Kipp One Academy730 N Pulaski Ave · School
    26 days agoFail
    1. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed ice machine dirty on inside of bin. Instructed to clean and maintain

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approximately 50 small rodent droppings scattered on the floor in the following places... Inside space where compresser equipment is stored, inside steam table cabinets in kipp one service is provided, inside (2)unused in coolers used for storage along the walls in corners, behind heavy large oven located in front prep area, behind small hot boxes in rear prep and along electrical box lines attached to the wall outside of office, in previous warewashing room under table and surrounding metal garbage cans / on floor inside floor drains, in corners under speed racks stored in corners, and corners inside womens locker room. Noted 15 small black live flies flying near 3 compartment sink, serving areas and dry storage.instructed to contact pest control for service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Must eliminate rodent and fly activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean ansd sanitize.

    4. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed grease trap attached to handsink in kipp one serving area in disrepair. Instructed to repair or remove. Must maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed floors in service prep area in between equipment as well as storage room attached in need of cleaning.instructed to remove dried food debris in corners, clean and sanitize.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed floor drains in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed vents in ceiling above prep tables in prep areas with accumuluated dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  12. Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago5401 S Western Ave · School
    27 days agoPass
    1. 44

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

      Placing wet utensils on a cloth towels at 3-comp sink drain board, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.

    2. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Disposing mop bucket waste water in kitchen's floor drain. Instructed to dispose in designated mop sink only.

  13. Taco Motora INC.2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
    28 days agoFail
    1. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean or replace.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Interior of all reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    3. 50

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

      No hot water on site at time of inspection instructed to obtain and maintain water hot at all times priority 7-7-38-030(c) no citation issued

    4. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Waste line not properly functioning. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times. Priority 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Floors, walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter instructed to clean and maintain

  14. Somosmonos Cerveceria1400 W 46th St · Restaurant
    28 days agoPass
    1. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      No grease trap provided to the 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

  15. Nigerian Kitchen Incorporated4447 N Broadway · Restaurant
    29 days agoFail
    1. 1

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

      No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

    2. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of Chicago certificate by next inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    3. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Noted no paper towels at the men's bathroom. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

    4. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Noted no soap at the dishwashing hand wash sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with above violation.

    5. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Noted over 100 rat droppings at the following areas: --over 15 on floor along wall base underneath shelves at the kitchen prep area. --over 50 on the stair way leading to the basement food sry storage. --over 35 on floor along wall base at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

    6. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Inadequate screening at rear door, openings are too large to prevent insect entry. Must install a smaller mesh screen to prevent pest entry.

    7. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

    8. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Noted both toilets on premise not properly flushing at the time of inspection. Clogged and not flushing materials. Instructed to contact the plumber to repair system to properly flush. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    9. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Noted some food boxes, litter and packages stored on the ground by the outside garbage container. Instructed to contain garbage inside the garbage receptable and maintain the area clean.

    10. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Outside waste grease container is on dirt. Must move container to concrete pad.

    11. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Floors throughout premises. Must clean and maintain floors, remove all litter, debris, etc.

    12. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Walls with dried food debris and areas of poor repair in food prep arfeas. Must repair, clean and maintain walls. Large amount of soiled expanding foam on wall under 3 compartment sink. Must remove expanding foam and repair wall surfaces to be smooth & easily cleanable. Accumulated dust on wall vent by dining room hand wash sink. Must clean.

    13. +5 more
  16. Youth Connection Charter School1231 S Pulaski Rd · School
    1 month agoPass
    1. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed debris and spills on exterior surfaces of grease trap. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior an exterior surfaces of grease trap at 3-compartment sink.

  17. Henderson5650 S Wolcott (1900w) · School
    1 month agoPass
    1. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Mop bucket waste water disposed in kitchen's floor drain, instructed to dispose in mop sink at the closet a cross the hall.

  18. Hollywood Market Place5701 N Sheridan Rd · Grocery Store
    1 month agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Noted low water pressure at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to increase the water pressure following the city guide lines.

    2. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Noted the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink in ppor repairs leaking water onto the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Noted clutter on the floor at the rear dry storage. Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and unused equipment to prevent hidding places for pest.

  19. La Costena Ice Cream Shop Corp.2517 W 51st St · Restaurant
    1 month agoFail
    1. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed dead insects in facility. Observed dead small flies on doors and interior sides of ice cream display unit. Observed dead roaches on shelves in prep area, interior of cold hold unit with two doors and floor in basement underneath stairs. Instructed to remove all dead insects from facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize said cold holding units and shelving units and clean floor in basement underneath stairs.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed pest activity in facility. Observed over 10 live roaches in facility, observed roaches in gaskets of small three door cold holding unit, crawling on exterior of ice cream display case, crawling on exterior of cold holding unit, crawling on wall behind cold holding unit and in basement near hot water tank and utility sink. Observed four small flies and one large fly in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to eliminate roach and fly activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/9/2026 to eliminate roach and fly activity. Instructed to clean and sanitize said affected equipment and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued

    3. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed live potted plants stored on windowsill to left of ice freezer. Instructed to remove live potted plants from windowsill to prevent contamination of ice cream in ice cream freezer.

    4. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed no stoppers for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper fitting stoppers for three compartment sink.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed food debris and spills on interior of all cold holding units in facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of all cold holding units and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed utility sink faucet leaking. Instructed to repair utility sink faucet and maintain.

    7. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed no grease trap installed on three compartment sink. Instructed to install grease trap on three compartment sink so that it shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed hole in wall behind shelf next to rear exit door. Instructed to smoothly repair wall in said area for ease of cleanability. Observed missing floor tiles in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to smoothly replace missing floor tiles in prep/dishwashing area for ease of cleanability. Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed stained and damaged ceiling in dry storage area in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair and repaint damaged ceiling in dry storage area in basement for ease of cleanability.

    9. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed non working lights in prep area and dining area. Instructed to repair/replace non working lights in said areas to increase light intensity and maintain.

    10. 58

      Allergen training as required

      At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

  20. Mariano's #85151800 W Lawrence Ave · Grocery Store
    1 month agoConditional
    1. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-502.11 noted torn weather strips at the doors of the prep walk in cooler and chicken walk in cooler at the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

    2. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      5-402.13 observed standing water and waste water backing up from the floor drain located at the 3-comparment sinks in the meat cutting room and behind the meat display coolers. Management instructed to repair the source of the waste water backup and sanitize the affected areas after the repair has been made. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

  21. Visions11901 S Loomis St · Restaurant
    1 month agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Found the following plumbing violations: -leak at the base (right) of the faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink. -leak at the pipe under the 3-compartment sink in the big main bar area. Instructed to fix leak, dispose of bucket of stagnant water and maintain good plumbing.

    2. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Found a container of stagnant water underneath the 3-compartment sink in the main bar area. Instructed to dispose of water, fix leak and maintain.

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Found the unisex and the employee toilet room with a trash receptacle with no lid. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

    4. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Found the unisex and the employee toilet room with a trash receptacle with no lid. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found water-stained and missing ceiling tiles in the hallway, kitchen and toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and provide missing/damaged ceiling tiles. Maintain same.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found storage rooms with clutter. Instructed to eliminate unnecessary items and organize all storage areas. Maintain same.

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Found inadequate lighting/blown light bulbs in the employee's toilet room, in the storage areas and in the main prep area. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and replace blown light bulbs to mentioned areas. Maintain same.

    8. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      Found a food handler with an expired food handler's certificate. Instructed to have employee obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

    9. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Found the following core violations from report #2619932, dated 7/01/2025 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -38. Observed the rear loading door bar area with a gap of about 1/4. Instructed to repair as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect acitivity. -49. Observed walk in cooling unit and walk in freezer unit with a build up of dirt, rust and debris on the shelving units (rusting) and the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and shelving in both units. -51. Observed the two compartment sink just outside of the electrical room with a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain unit. -56. Observed missing light shield over walk in cooling unit. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

  22. China Lamp Restaurant4603 S Ashland Ave · Restaurant
    1 month agoPass
    1. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Drain line from walk-in cooler condensation draining in hand sink, instructed to reroute to floor drain away from hand wash sink.

    2. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Chipped and soiled dray wall behind rice cooker, instructed manager to install a durable smooth surface.

  23. Jewel Food Store #32624660 W Irving Park Rd · Grocery Store
    1 month agoFail
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      Observed chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink in the deli food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed 1 of the 2 handwashing sinks in the women's washroom not getting to temperature 92.5f. Instructed to repair and maintain

    3. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed waste water spilling onto deli food prep area from floor drain pipes when draining both 3 compartment sinks in deli department. Instructed manager to get pipes cleaned to prevent back up onto floor of facility. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

  24. La Michoacana 11850 W 35th St · Restaurant
    1 month agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      No hands washing sinks provided at dish washing and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    2. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      No sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    3. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Drain pipe from ac is draining above 3-com sink drying rack, instructed to reroute away from clean utensils.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Floors in rear storage and restroom in poor repair, missing tiles, instructed to provide.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      No back splash behind dish area and food prep tables, instructed to install.

    6. 58

      Allergen training as required

      No allergy training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

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