Rainbow Cone
9233 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Ice Cream Shop)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2626956
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS BEHIND FREEZER, UNDER 3 COMP SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
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May 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 12, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL ROOM IN THE CORNER AREA AND 40 OR MORE IN THE CORNER AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOLES IN THE LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF THE TOOL ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL. OBSERVED THE CEILING OF THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THAT AREA OF THE CEILING ONTO THE FLOOR; REPAIR LEAK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR FROM THE CEILING OF ONE SMALL STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A DISPLAY OF FRESHLY MADE DONUT HOLES WITH PROPER SIGNAGE OF DISPLAY ONLY, HOWEVER DONUTS ARE FRESH AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DONUTS UNACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS BY STORING BEHIND COUNTER
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN CAKE FREEZERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OR REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDSINK IN CAKE DECORATING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN BASEMENT, REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE ENTIRE DONUT FRYER MUST BE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 10, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, WALL AND CEILING DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68.2F)AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE CREAM CONES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FODD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVEDPEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT, WALL AND CEILING DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 CHAGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. 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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR SOUTH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND CONES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN PREP, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL NEAR REAR SOUTH EXIT AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 12, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 5, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F MILK INSIDE COOLER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED (TCS) FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED APPROX 3LBS AT COST APPROX $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST # 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD OR PROPERLY SHIELD/ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM INCLUDING NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EAST REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD OR PROPERLY SHIELD/ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAING AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN EAST WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 15, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH( WESTERN SIDE) ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM LEFT SIDE AND CENTER AREAS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.