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Food code section 53

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

The 10th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited1.4K3.0% of all citations
Inspections1.3Kcarried this citation
Ended in a fail32%414 of 1,312
Rank#10of 58 sections in use

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Counted over Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 14, 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. Blk Food Mart and Deli509 E 47th St · Grocery Store
    5 days agoPass
    1. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

  2. La Mom Kitchen5357 N Broadway · Restaurant
    6 days agoFail
    1. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Only 1 washroom for customers accessible from the dining room. Must provide a 2nd customer accessible washroom or decrease seating occupancy to no more than 30 seats. Currently 42 seats. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030c.

  3. Fard One Incorporated1721 S Paulina St · Grocery Store
    7 days agoConditional
    1. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      2-501.11 no vomit or diarrhea cleanup kit on site. 1st inspection since the rule has taken effect. Instructed to obtain vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005; no citation issued

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c) all food shelves in need of detailed cleaning to remove all debris; instructed to clean and maintain

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      6-501.18 toilet room fixtures in need of detailed cleaning. The toilet is in need of a new handle to properly flush. Toilet instructed to install and maintain

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.11 floors in need of cleaning throughout the facility instructed to clean and maintain

  4. 7 days agoPass
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in seafood market. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

    3. 47

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

      Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Observed ice buildup in prep freezer in seafood market. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain freezer.

    4. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed no drainboard on rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to install drainboard for proper airdrying of food equipment and utensils.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

    7. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed missing baseboards along walls, walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

  5. Tha Wing Lounge3652 W Chicago Ave · Restaurant
    7 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.

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  6. Dreams Pizza17 W 35th St · Restaurant
    7 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.

  7. Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade101 E 51st St · Restaurant
    7 days agoConditional
    1. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed time/temperature control for safety foods such as 20lbs of sliced italian beef valued at $150 at an improper cold holding temperature of 50f located in walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tfrcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

    2. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 55.0f at wali-in cooler. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

  8. The Slice Shop928 W Belmont Ave · Restaurant
    8 days agoFail
    1. 24

      Time as a public health control; procedures & records

      Pizza is out of temperature control at 70°f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $350.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued .

    2. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed employee toilet room without toilet tissue. Instructed person in charge that a supply of toilet tissue must be available at each toilet. Food handler instructed to put tissue in toilet rooms. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed the toilet rooms both employee and customer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed in rear hall to toilet rooms ceiling leaking water and ceiling breaking apart due to water leaking. Instructed to repair leak and ceiling, resurface and repaint to ensure ceiling is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed in customer toilet room toilet seat broken, instructed to repair and maintain

    6. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Noted continued non-compliance from report #2633511 conducted on 04/03/2026. Previous core violations not corrected: (#37)3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): **c** food labels observed packaged food items (cake slices) not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged. (#49)4-601.11(c): (c) nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean. (#55)6-501.11: **c** maintained in good repair, facilities (facilities not in good repair) observed in basement storage area walls in disrepair excessive rainwater coming through bricks instructed to repair and seal wall and all holes in basment. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

  9. Little Caesar Pizza #17282839 N Narragansett Ave · Restaurant
    8 days agoConditional
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no soap at hand washing sink located at pizza prep area. Must provide soap at hand sink at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee replenished soap at end of inspection.

    2. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed self closing device on toilet room door in rear is broken. Toilet room door must be self closing.

    3. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed no light in rear toilet room. Must provide adequate lighting.

    4. 61

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

      Summary report not posted from last inspection on 10-23-2023, report #2583821. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

  10. Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade3407 1/2 W Madison St · Restaurant
    8 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      5-205.11 observed rear handwashing sink not accessible, filled with utensils. Instructed manager to remove all utensils from handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-202.15 observed 1" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-501.11 observed over 100 rat droppings on floor along walls and corners in prep, dishwashing, storage and in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

    4. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to elevarte all food items six inches off floor.

    5. 47

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

      4-101.19 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.

    6. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-602.13 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.

    7. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue inside washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.16 observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

    9. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.114 observed unused equipment, crates, boards, outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

    10. 58

      Allergen training as required

      2-102.13 observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

    11. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      8-404.13 previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2643282 on 9-24-26:38-observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 54- observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed garbage dumpsters and grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. 60- previous core violations not corrected from report #2635631 on 4-24-26:39-observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.45-observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination. 47-observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers. 51-observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas. 57-observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

  11. Tiny Giants Early Learning Center Ravenswood Manor4352 N California Ave · Children's Services Facility
    8 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.

  12. Sushi Taku1904-1906 W Division St · Restaurant
    9 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing signage at front and rear food prep areas and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain.

    2. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

    3. 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).

    4. 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.

    5. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

    6. 47

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

      Observed stained cutting boards in the front sushi prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

    7. 47

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

      Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler located directly across the hand sink at front sushi prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

    8. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Instructed to clean the following equipments and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), storage shelves at front sushi prep area, and shelves inside of refrigeration units and maintain.

    9. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.

    10. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, around dish machine, rear dry storage areas, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup.instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times. Instructed to detail clean the walls and ceilings along the east-side customer seating areas to remove accumulation of hanging dusts and maintain.

    11. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

    12. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      Observed expired food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

  13. Delicias Carbic Gourmet LLC3420 W North Ave · Restaurant
    9 days agoNo verdict
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      2-101.11 no city of Chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (beef, etc.) are being prepared and served to customers. Instructed person-in-charge that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificates as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      5-204.11---observed no handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed manager to install handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and signage in rear prep/dishwashing area.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-202.15--- observed rear exit door with gap opening approx. 1/4" at the bottom of said door.instructed to make the door tight-fitting all around the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

    4. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      6-501.19---observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door.instructed to install a self-closing door device on said washroom door and maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage area near the exit door and remove unnecessary articles/unused deep fryers etc.due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated from the floor to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

    6. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-303.11---observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture in the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

    7. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      2-102.13---observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

  14. A & R 452 Gas446-452 E 103rd St · Grocery Store
    12 days agoPass
    1. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Found the front double doors with 1/4" gap underneath them not making them rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof doors and maintain.

    2. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Found unisex toilet room has no trash receptacle. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid and maintain.

  15. Nico's Playhouse1855 W 95th St · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
    12 days agoPass
    1. 45

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

      Found cardboard used on the lower surface of the cabinets in the kitchen. Instructed to dispose of cardboard, clean and maintain surface.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Found the interior of the oven with charred material on the lower surface of it. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the oven.

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Found the staff's toilet room at the rear of the infant's classroom with ceiling debris on the toilet and hand sink. Instructed to clean and maintain toilet room.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found the floors in the corners of the storage and mechanical rooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -found the vents in the toilet rooms with a build up of dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vents throughout.

  16. Dreams Pizza17 W 35th St · Restaurant
    13 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.

  17. Organiclife11530 S Prairie Ave · School
    13 days agoConditional
    1. 1

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

      Pic has no Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have a pic with a Chicago food sanitation certificate on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation citation written on violation #2

    2. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Found no Chicago certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Dairy, chicken, pasta, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

    3. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found no paper towels at the hand-washing sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand-washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    4. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      Found wiping cloths stored on the prep table and in a bucket with no water/sanitizer solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a bucket/container of sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Found a leak at the base of the 3-compartment faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain good plumbing.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Found the trash receptacles in the women's toilet room in the lower level dining room area has no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids. Maintain same.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found the walls and ledges in the prep area with spider webs, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ledges.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found the ceiling in the prep area peeling/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

  18. Fard One Incorporated1721 S Paulina St · Grocery Store
    13 days agoFail
    1. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      2-501.11 no vomit or diarrhea cleanup kit on site. 1st inspection since the rule has taken effect. Instructed to obtain vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005; no citation issued

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      A4-601.11(c) all food shelves in need of detailed cleaning to remove all debris; instructed to clean and maintain

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      6-501.18 toilet room fixtures in need of detailed cleaning. The toilet is in need of a new handle to properly flush. Toilet instructed to install and maintain

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.11 floors in need of cleaning throughout the facility instructed to clean and maintain

    5. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violations not corrected from rep#2643311 on 9-24-26 #10 no hand-drying provision on site. No paper towels or mechanical hand dryer on site. Instructed to have liquid hand soap and paper towels on site at all times. #38 observed 30-40 ants crawling on shelf with candy. Instructed manager to clean all areas and contact pest control for service #38 no current pest control logbook on site. Instructed manager to have a logbook with an invoice with a current date. The last date on site is 2019.

  19. Veta Deli & Food Market3507 W Chicago Ave · Grocery Store
    13 days agoConditional
    1. 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 effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing signage at hand sink inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed gap opening approx 1" inch at bottom of front entrance door.instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Instructed to detail clean the interiors of all coolers and all grocery display storage racks and maintain.

    5. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no self-closing door device on the washroom door.instructed to install a self-closing door device on washroom door and maintain.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the washroom.must provide and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed several broken/missing floor tiles in the rear storage room and inside the washroom and repair and seal openings on walls near the front entrance door.instructed to provide and maintain.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed missing ceiling tiles at front customer grocery display areas.instructed to provide and maintain.

    9. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles and unused broken refrigeration units due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning. (all unused construction material stored piled in the rear must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor).

    10. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed no mechanical ventilation inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.

  20. Taqueria El Olvido3250 W 55th St · Restaurant
    13 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 obtain and maintain on premises all necessary items to follow the written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no barrier to prevent customers from touching food on right side in top storage area of cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect food on right side in top storage area of cold holding unit in front prep area from contamination by public. Observed opening to the left of prep station where single use items will be stored in front prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect left section of prep station where single use items will be stored in front prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation

    3. 47

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

      Observed rust on shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors. Instructed to remove rust from shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors, instructed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    4. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

    5. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.

    6. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed non smooth outdoor surface underneath dumpster and grease container constructed of dirt and rocks. Instructed an outdoor surface for refuse, recyclabes and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.

    7. 58

      Allergen training as required

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

  21. Churros & Tamales Regina4301 W 47th St · Restaurant
    13 days agoPass
    1. 47

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

      4-101.19: observed boxes stored on crate in small dry storage room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed splashes, spills and food debris on interior of both microwave ovens, prep table underneath stove and all lower shelves of prep tables in prep area. Instructed to clean said pieces of equipment and maintain.

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      6-501.19: observed door of employee all gender washroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on employee all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.11: observed splashes on wall behind prep tables. Instructed to clean wall behind tables and maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.11: observed hole in right wall in small dry storage room. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in wall in said area for ease of cleanability.

    6. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-303.11: observed dimly lit prep area near stove. Instructed to increase light intensity in prep area and maintain.

  22. 7-Eleven #36793b4150 N Broadway · Grocery Store
    14 days agoFail
    1. 1

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

      Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

    2. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods(chicken wings, milk, eggs) without original city of Chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    3. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed handsink employee restroom 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). Citation issued.

    4. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the dish area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with violation above

    5. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at handsink at front prep at (69.2f) instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    7. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Noted continued non-compliance from report #2604956 conducted on 10/21/2024. Previous core violations not corrected: (#57)2-102.13: **c** food handler training (pa 100-0367 food handling regulation enforcement act) observed no food handler training available for any food handling employees at facility. Instructed manager to ensure all employees have food handler training, and all new employees receive training within 30 days. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

  23. Shadaab Restaurant and Grill2309-2311 W Devon Ave · Restaurant
    14 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

  24. Luxury Sweet Bakery3339 N Harlem Ave · Bakery
    14 days agoPass
    1. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      6-202.14--must provide self closing device on all toilet room doors.

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