Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
The Sit Down
1312 E 53rd St, Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 11, 2026
19
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 11, 2026
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 26, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 26, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 6, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 15, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 15, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Suspected Food Poisoning | 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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The Sit Down — questions
- Did The Sit Down pass its last health inspection?
- The Sit Down at 1312 E 53rd St was inspected on Aug 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at The Sit Down?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- 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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