Mccormick Market
80 E CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2314598
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Inspections
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Oct 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DELI MEATS, SANDWICHES, SOUPS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
"OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE DISHWASH PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 15, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED A PACK OF CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A CONTAINER WITH WATER ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEROMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PREPACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS (TUNA SALAD). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR THE SHOPPING AREA NEAR THE DELI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 08/07/2024, REPORT #2598788, POSTED ON THE BACK OF A MONACO COLD HOLDING UNIT FACING THE REAR DELI PREP AREA AND NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12/19/2023 POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Aug 7, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN THE DELI PREP AREA. FOUND CUT TOMATOES(55.0F), SHREDDED LETTUCE (55.1F), SHREDDED CHEESE (53.0F), SALAMI DELI MEAT (55.0F), SOUR CREAM (56.6F), 6 EGGS (56.0F). FOOD ITEMS THAT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY COOKED AND COOLED WERE ALSO FOUND IN THE PREP COOLER OUT OF COMPLIANCE: GROUND BEEF (55.4F), TWO CONTAINERS OF ITALIAN BEEF MEAT AND GRAVY (55.5-58.0F), HOT DOGS (55.9F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $65 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A PACK OF CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A CONTAINER WITH WATER ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEROMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH PREPACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS (TUNA SALAD). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR THE SHOPPING AREA NEAR THE DELI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/19/2023 , REPORT #2587173 #49: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN TRACK OF SLIDING DOOR TO DELI COOLER IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PASSAGEWAY CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. #57:OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Dec 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN TRACK OF SLIDING DOOR TO DELI COOLER IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PASSAGEWAY CEILING NEAR WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON ORANGE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 8, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME DELI MEATS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A DATE ON ANY OPEN PACKAGE OF DELI MEAT THAT IS HELD FOR 24 HOURS. DATE MUST BE WHEN THE MEAT WILL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND NO ALLERGEN WARNING (LABEL) ON SOME PACKAGED PREPARED SALADS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ADD AN ALLERGEN WARNING TO PREPARED SALADS CONTAINING EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND NO LABEL ON SLICES OF CAKE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE MEAT SLICER OF MEAT DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE ICE CUBES OFF FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BY MEAT SLICER, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET; MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON SELLING FLOOR AND DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; MUST REPLACE TILE AND CLEAN VENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE URINAL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE URINAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. A WORKING TOILET IS IN THE WASHROOM AT THIS TIME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUDE 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MEAT SLICER TOO CLOSE TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM HAND SINK
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY SURFACES IF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS TAHT ARE STORED ABOVE ICE MAKER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 27, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 14, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR AREA WHERE THREE COMP SINK LOCATED FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS.
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.