Flippin Flavors
1848 W 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2689671
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES/LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE REAR WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR DAMAGED AND WITH A LARGE CRACK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND THE REAR PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING PER THE CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL RIGHT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
WHEN UTENSILS ARE IN USE THEY MUST BE STORED PROPERLY BETWEEN USES. NO UTENSIL MAY BE STORED IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL SOILED WET LINEN SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEALED CONTAINER TO PREVENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 3 COMP FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM WASTE CAN IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND CEILING AROUND THEM TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
STOVE TOP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL COLD DRINKS IN NEED OF LABEL TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LOCATION INFORMATION AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE BUILD UP ALONG BACK SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE WITH WATER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
GREASE TRAP WITH A SMALL LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO ELIMINATE GREASE DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LOWER THRESHHOLD NOT SECURELY INSTALLED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE SIDE OF DELI PREP COOLER,INSIDE POT STORED ON FLOOR, IN MOP/UTILITY AREA ALONG WALL, BESIDE SHELVING ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH LOWER THRESHHOLD NOT SECURELY INSTALLED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TRAP COVERED WITH DEAD MOUSE AND INSECTS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD/TRAPPED PEST. TRAP WAS REMOVED VOLUNTARILY AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 6, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 2, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES SHALL BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND LOG BOOK PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.