Red Snapper
5601 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2506445
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 16, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COOKING WHILE FROZEN, THAW OVER NIGHT IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SAUCES (BUFFALO AND BBQ) NOT COVERED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12: OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D): FOUND THE GLOVES BEING USED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS ARE EXAM GLOVES. BOXES DO NOT STATE GLOVES CAN BE USED FOR HANDLING FOOD ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE. APPROXIMATELY 100 BOXES OR MORE STORED IN AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE GLOVES.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 9, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE FOR HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR CHICKEN. OBSERVED A CONTAINER AND A FRYING BASKET OF FRIED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT FRYING AREA, WHEN FIRST ENTERING THE PREP AREA AFTER INTRODUCTION. ONCE INSPECTION STARTED, it was found that the CHICKEN WAS RELOCATED TO the DEEP FRYER AND refrigerated to INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING 145-155.0F. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LEAVING COOKED TCS FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALSO, MUST REHEAT CHICKEN TO 165F FOR HOT HOLDING TO A TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. CHICKEN WAS REHEATED TO 165°F AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOOD. FOUND TWO PREPACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 66.1F-67.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41°F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 18LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COOKING WHILE FROZEN, THAW OVER NIGHT IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SAUCES (BUFFALO AND BBQ) NOT COVERED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
FOUND THE GLOVES BEING USED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS ARE EXAM GLOVES. BOXES DO NOT STATE GLOVES CAN BE USED FOR HANDLING FOOD ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE. APPROXIMATELY 100 BOXES OR MORE STORED IN AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE GLOVES.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/13/2024, REPORT #2608619 #10: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #36: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT-LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP, AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA. NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER, YELLOW, AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS. #37: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS (HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER AND YELLOW AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS(HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE USE ARTICLES (TO GO CONTAINER AND CONDIMENT LIDS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WITH THE CEILING SURFACE FLAKING/PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA, DISHWSHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD VENT FILTERS WITH BUILD UP DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS AND GREASE AT THE GRILL/FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DIRTY PINK SLIME BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER AND YELLOW AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS(HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES/GNATS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND AT THE BACK PREP TABLE AND ON THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT POINTS OF ENTRY FOR PEST ACTIVITY/HARBORAGE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE ENTRY ON 11/15/24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE USE ARTICLES (TO GO CONTAINER AND CONDIMENT LIDS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WITH THE CEILING SURFACE FLAKING/PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA, DISHWSHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD VENT FILTERS WITH BUILD UP DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS AND GREASE AT THE GRILL/FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 5, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FLOURS AND SEASONINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER CANNOT COMPLETELT SHUT OFF AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO DISPOSE OF SANITARY ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 29, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). 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
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED, VERIFIABLE COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. 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
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPERTOWELS AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE FLOUR IN STORAGE AREA. ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUDNATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FLOURS AND SEASONINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 GNATS AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER CANNOT COMPLETELT SHUT OFF AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO DISPOSE OF SANITARY ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 27, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE PIZZA DOUGH CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND COVER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVER LARGE MIXER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION NOT POP CRATES, MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE PIZZA OVEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTTILATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 26, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN NOT VENTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN BYPUTTING IT UNDER THE HOOD
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON BOTTOMOF WALK-IN FREEZER AT HOT LINE AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN NOT VENTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN BYPUTTING IT UNDER THE HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS THAT PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD HAVE TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2 SAUSAGE PIZZA'S AT 68.9F AND 65.8F, 1 CHEESE PIZZA AT 72.7F. WHICH WERE STORED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP STATION. ALSO FOUND 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 72.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENTAURED 30LBS OF FOOD AT $250. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-050(A) ISSUED.
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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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PIZZA'S AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 5, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. CORRECT 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.