Southern Chicago LLC

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Inspections

1. Mar 16, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CLEAN SURFACE AREA UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND AT SIDE OF OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2. Feb 26, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CLEAN SURFACE AREA UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, GREASE AND BOXES ON THE GROUND IN THE DISPOSAL AREA INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(B). ADVISED TO ENCLOSE BACKSIDE OF FENCE AROUND DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM DUMPING TRASH IN UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND AT SIDE OF OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

3. Nov 24, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT BASEMENT DISHWASH HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jul 21, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

5. Jul 14, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     : 2-102.13 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

6. May 29, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

7. May 28, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.