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Seward
4600 S Hermitage (1732w), Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 5, 2025
23
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 5, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT STORED IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND COVERED IN TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND OPEN WALL IN NORTH CORNER OF COOLING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE , REPAIR WALL BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 16, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 9, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 3, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 25, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 20, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 17, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Seward — questions
- Did Seward pass its last health inspection?
- Seward at 4600 S Hermitage (1732w) was inspected on Sep 5, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Seward?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT STORED IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND COVERED IN TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDI
- 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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