Did Cleo'S Southern Cuisine pass its last health inspection?

Cleo'S Southern Cuisine at 2826 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Dec 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".

What violations were cited at Cleo'S Southern Cuisine?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIO

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Cleo'S Southern Cuisine

2826 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Dec 1, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 1, 2025

#3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS PROVIDED NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WAHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 1, 2025	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2025	License	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Cleo'S Southern Cuisine — questions

Did Cleo'S Southern Cuisine pass its last health inspection?: Cleo'S Southern Cuisine at 2826 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Dec 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Cleo'S Southern Cuisine?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIO
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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