Yum Dum
2300 S THROOP ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Mobile food (Mobile Food Preparer)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2483952
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED NO SCREEN FOR THE SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 2, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO SCREEN FOR THE SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED IMPROPER PLUMBING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN RINSE BASIN IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP INTO WASH AND SANITIZE BASINS AND WATER DOES NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 14, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED THE WRONG MFP LICENSE NUMBER ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT MFP LICENSE NUMBER ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE MFP.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 21, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 7, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
FOUND KIMCHI ON MENU. MANAGER CAN NOT PROVIDE INVOICE FOR SAID FOOD ITEM FOR FOOD SOURCE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INVOICE FROM LICENSED FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND SERVICE WINDOW SCREEN BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS ABOVE HOT HOLDING STATION FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2557078 CONDUCTED ON 6/9/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 28, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED WINDOW SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO NOTED A OPENING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP PIPE INTO THE FLOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE NOT COMPLETELY SECURED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY TOWELS ON STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER PREP STATION AND CEILING ABOVE PREP STATION ALONG WITH ATTACHMENTS (PIPES, VENT COVER). FOUND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 17, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZER FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER WAS ONLY REACHING 51F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ALL CEILINGS, WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND RENEW CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 16, 2019 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
No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT MOBILE FOOD PREPARER VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ALL CEILING VENTILATION SCREENS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found front ceiling ventilation fan with excessive dust build up. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must keep all ventilation fans on a regular cleaning schedule to maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BETWEEN REFRIGERATORS AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE MIDDLE VENTILATION FAN LOCATED ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 18, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NEW LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK. REMOVE THE OLD LICENSE NUMBER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER PREP AND HOT HOLDING TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT FANS LOCATED ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 17, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NEW LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK. REMOVE THE OLD LICENSE NUMBER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER PREP AND HOT HOLDING TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT FANS LOCATED ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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.