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Chicago Chop Shop Llc

2033-2035 W North Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Dec 10, 2025

23

Inspections on record

9

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 10, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER BUTCHER AREA, NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WALK-IN COOLER BUTCHER AREA MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED: THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. #29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND 350 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  6. #32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PERFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
  7. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN COUNTER SPACE AND CHAFING DISHES SET UP FOR BUFFET AT BAR TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER MOVABLE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  8. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  9. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 10, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2022Short Form ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2013License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2013LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Chicago Chop Shop Llc — questions

Did Chicago Chop Shop Llc pass its last health inspection?
Chicago Chop Shop Llc at 2033-2035 W North Ave was inspected on Dec 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Chicago Chop Shop Llc?
The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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