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Strings

2141 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 3, 2026

24

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 3, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 3, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2017ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 18, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2014ConsultationPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2013License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 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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Strings — questions

Did Strings pass its last health inspection?
Strings at 2141 S Archer Ave was inspected on Feb 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Strings?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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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