Employees Cafeteria
320 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 55254
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NEAR DOOR IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEAR COUNTER HOLDING BAG IN A BOX. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NEAR COUNTER HOLDING BAG IN A BOX FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 9, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD PASTA IN WALKIN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $6 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSING AREA OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREAS OF SODA MACHINE AROUND NOZZLES AND DISPENSING AREA OF COFFEE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF LIQUID WASTE WATER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569315 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ALL DRINK MACHINES ON BUFFET LINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
MEATBALLS, CABBAGE, RAW SALMON, AND COOKED SHORT RIBS IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $300 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 20 POUNDS. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ALL DRINK MACHINES ON BUFFET LINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SALAD BAR SELF-SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOT HOLDING GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 9, 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 IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HNADLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 28, 2014 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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHER AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ,CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTTOM PIPPING OF SAME BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 1, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE RPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: ICE CHUTE & NOZZLES OF SODA DISPENSER, DRIP PANS OF COFFEE DISPENSERS, CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOLER, WHHELED RACKS IN COOLER=DUE TO SLIME/DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN MAIN DISHROOM MUST BE RE-SURFACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR SNEEZE GUARDS AT SALAD BAR. NO FOOD WAS BEING STORED IN SALAD BAR UPON INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SERVICE COUNTER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE WALLBASES IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FIX DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMP SINK LEFT COMPARTMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean equipment throughout prep area.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep area.
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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.