Afc Sushi
151 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2133989
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ON BOTH SIDES ALONG THE WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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Severity not stated
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Jun 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE THEOMOMETER IN DISPLAY SUSHI COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER OR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; FISH AND RICE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE COLD SUSHI PREP ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TI REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 9/5/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES #58: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SUSHI GRADE FISH) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDLE TO THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVER IN PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 18, 2017 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
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 13, 2016 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 service manager on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( sushi ), instructed to obtain. serious citation issued, 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
leak pipe noted under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 11, 2015 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
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO MUST DETIAL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND IN THE MOP SINK ROOM FLOOR TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT CORNERS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MAIN 3-COMP SINK SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRACKING AT THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER/PREP AREA. MUST ALWAYS POST IN PUBLIC VIEW A CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALLL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPES UNDER AND NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK IN THE WALK-IN PREP AREA COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUSTOMER RESTROOM FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL RESTROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND 2 LARGE BAGS OF RICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 20, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 30, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 29, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Critical
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.