Sausage Fest
135 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Mobile food (Mobile Food Preparer)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2901232
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED THAT MANAGEMENT DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH THE HATCHERY TO USE THEIR COMMISSARY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT AGREEMENT FROM BOTH PARTIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO DISH DETERGENT ON THE TRUCK TO WASH DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR RACK-TO-DRY UTENSILS THAT HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED INCORRECT TEST STRIPS ON THE TRUCK TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS IF BLEACH IS USED AS A SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE INSIDE WALL OF THE PREP AREA AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE EDGE OF THE CEILING/WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEAN SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Serious
Priority
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May 2, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR SCREEN FOR BACK EXIT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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.