Food code section 23

Proper date marking and disposition

The 32nd most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited1800.4% of all citations

Inspections178carried this citation

Ended in a fail49%87 of 178

Rank#32of 58 sections in use

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Counted over Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. Inspection volume moves with the city's own scheduling, so a rise here is not necessarily a decline in standards.

Section numbers moved in 2018. Chicago renumbered its food code that July, so the same section number means something different in older inspections. Everything on this page is drawn from the last year only.

Recently cited

Bayan Ko Diner1820-1822 W Montrose Ave · Restaurant
9 days agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Noted facility did not provide a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of Chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the exposed hand-washing sink next to the back door not accessible for use. The drain line and water lines are not connected to the hand-washing sink. Management instructed that all exposed hand-washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
3. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed no shellstock tag attached to container of live mussels, located in walk in cooler, at time of inspection. Informed manager that shellfish shellstock tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Manager voluntarily discarded 15lb, at a value of $125.00 priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed facility without 90-days worth of shellfish tags with date sold or last served on tags. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 (citation combined with violation above)
5. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed low temperature warewashing machine located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual chlorine concentration was observed at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Pic replaced chlorine and primed low temp dish machine, dish machine now reading 100 ppm priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
6. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold holding unit to be improper: chicken skewers at 45.4f, turkey sausage at 44.6f, spring roll at 52.0f, pico de gallo at 51.8f, and a variety of empanadas at 48.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $950.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
7. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken wings )not properly dated in walk-in cooler , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $200.00 priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005
8. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Observed open rodent bait in food prep area, under ice machine and dry storage shelves instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Pic removed rodent bait and cleaned said areas and priority violation. 7-38-015 citation issued.
9. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and ice well at bar area. Must install a washable splashguard.
10. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.
11. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
12. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed 2 door cold holding unit in rear prep area doors falling off and top lids of said cold holding unit broken. Instructed to repair
13. +7 more
Jewel Food Store #26023644 S Archer Ave · Grocery Store
14 days agoConditional
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  No date markings for several cooked food items (chicken ) held in walk-in cooler, instructed manager to provide discard date to all tcs foods held for more than 24hr in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  No label provided for bulk food containers (sugar)at pastry station, instructed to label and maintain.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Customers bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor where customers enter rear stock room to reach restroom, instructed to block customers from reaching food in stock room.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Food handler not wearing hair restraint in main kitchen, instructed to wear.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Storing mops and brooms in food prep areas, instructed keep away to prevent cross contamination.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Pooling water and dirt noted in walk-in cooler ceiling light fixture, instructed to clean and maintain.
Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave · Restaurant
16 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handwashing sinks in the dishwashing area and rear area leaking when in use. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Found ready to eat tcs foods (cooked rice, in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Inadequate insects control, found 50-60 live small flies scattered through out rear dry storage area and washroom area. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
John Marshall High School3250 W Adams (200s) · School
23 days agoConditional
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed sanitizer strength at 3 compartment sink @100ppm during time of inspection. Instructed to provide sanitizer strength between 200-400ppm. Must maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-025. No citation issued
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed 4 lbs tomato sauce, 3.5 lbs refried beans , and 1 lbs roasted red peppers with discard date labels 9/18/26 stored inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. Instructed to store tcs foods in cooling units formaximum 7 days as required. Pic vuluntarily discarded at this time. Priority violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed dries kitchenware stored on shelving racks in dishwashing area as well checkered food containers stored upright inside of cabinets in serving area. Instructed to invert to prevent possible contamination.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed large wooden board on wall in rear dishwashing area used for hanging kitchenware and utensils water damaged and porous. Instructed to remove and replace with properly sealed surface thats smooth and easily cleanable.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed interior surfaces of unused cooling units throughout prep area in need of cleaing. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize surfaces in order to prevebt pest harborage
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inadequate lighting throughout prep/dishwashing area located in rear of kithen area. Instructed to provide and maintain
The Origin Restaurant and Lounge Chicago2010-2012 W Armitage Ave · Restaurant
26 days agoFail
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by Chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
2. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 2 pans goat meat at 117f and 113f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (goat, chicken, beef, rice, soup etc) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
4. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed bags of cut lettuce in original packaging and bowl of fish stored in walk-in cooler with mold in basement with an expiration date of 09/09/2026 discovered on 09/18/2026. Instructed to label food items with expiration date of 7 days from orignal preparation date and to dispose of items upon expiration or signs of spoilage. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of approximately 7 lbs of product worth approximately $50. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
8. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed in use ladles and cooking spoons stored throughout prep area improperly. Instructed on how to properly store utensils between uses.
9. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior of the reach in and walk in coolers to have food and excessive animal blood build-up on floors of coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
11. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Soul Veg City201-209 E 75th St · Restaurant
27 days agoFail
1. 13
  Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
  Noted sheet pan of seitan in walk-in cooler with white and blue fuzzy substance. Approximately 2 lbs at $25. Person in charge discarded and denatured product. Priority violation 7-40-050(a) citation issued
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (cooked seitan) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs that is placed in all cold-holding units. Pic discarded and denatured approx. 17 lbs valued at $80, priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest activity with approx. 25 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted in dish area and south hall to walk-in cooler. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scooper at cooks line ice machine being stored inside of the ice bin. Instructed to store ice scoop in its own covered container outside of machine between uses.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed an excessive amount of ice build-up on all interior surfaces of standing chest freezer inside of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.
Taco City LLC3300 W Fullerton Ave · Restaurant
28 days agoConditional
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs foods (chicken, beef, beans, housemade sauces,) prepared on site, stored in cooling unit and held for more than 24 hours without labels. Instructed to provide discard date labels not to exceed 7 days as required. Instructed to provide and maintain. Pic voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all heavy equipment (cooling units grill /oven drawers, yellow piping, prep table surfaces, hot hold units, rolling carts in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris, clean and sanitize.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed large hole in wall in rear prep area under service window. Instructed to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilation hood in rear prep area in need of cleaing. Instructed to remove grease and dirt buildup on grates and surfaces. Must maintain
Chef Taryn2142 N Halsted St · Restaurant
28 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic does not have sanitation certificate on site.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed facility without original city of Chicago food service sanitation manager and certificate on site or posted while serving menu items (salads, sandwiches, eggs, etc). Informed person in charge an original city of Chicago sanitation certificat must remain posted with certified manager on site during temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are prepared, cooking, and serving during operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at front hand sink. Instructed to provide. Cos
4. 15
  Food separated and protected
  Observed raw animal origin food (raw eggs) directly above ready to eat leafy vegetalbles in 2-door refrigerator. Instructed to store raw food of animal origin below ready to eat tcs foods and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
5. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed no date marking for ready to eat foods, cooked yellow rice, prepackaged roasted potatoes with meat kabobs, and tabouleh salad held inside of 2-door refrigerator. Ready to eat foods must have a date marking system held for a maximum of 7 days. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no allergen awareness label on cheese and broccoli salad and for roasted carrot and pistachio dip. Instructed the manager to provide the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in food item. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an appx. "3/4" opening in corner of back exit door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.
8. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintain.
11. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed missing food handlers for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.
12. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16 6-201.11--- noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.
13. +1 more
Legal Prep Charter Academy4319 W Washington · School
28 days agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while serving tcs foods (black beans, beef, sour cream, milk). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Pririoty foundation violation. #7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed approximately 4 lbs cooked rice and 3 lbs nacho cheese stored inside 2 door cooler during time of inspection with improper labels. Instructed to rrovide discard date labels for 7 days for all tcs foods stored for more than 24 hours. Must maintain.pic voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximatelt 15 small black live flies on prep table surfaces, flying near 3 compartment sink and office space connected to prep area.instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate fly activity on premise. Prirority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed wall base/coving in disrepair around walls in prep area, behind cooling units and behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and replace. Must maintain
Selo European Deli & Market5205 N Milwaukee Ave · Grocery Store
1 month agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival nor a certificate posted on site. Certified food manager arrived on site approximately 35 minutes after inspection began. Instructed manager to ensure a city of Chicago certified food manager is on site at all times and that a certificate is posted at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
2. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Observed food employee wipe nose with tissue and proceed to throw tissue away and not wash hands. Instructed manager to ensure employees wash hands at appropriate times to prevent cross contamination. Employee washed hands. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at 3 of 4 hand washing sinks in facility. Instructed manager to provide paper towels to all hand washing sinks. Manager provided towels at hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed 3 of 4 hand washing sinks in facility blocked by items stored in or in front of sinks. Instructed manager to ensure no items are stored in or in front of hand washing sinks and that all hand washing sinks are easily accessible. Manager removed itmes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand washing aids stored at sinks not meant for hand washing. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing aids are only stored at designated hand washing sinks.
6. 15
  Food separated and protected
  Observed raw eggs and raw meat stored above ready to eat foods. Instructed manager to ensure raw animal products are not stored above ready to eat food products. Manager moved raw animal products. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
7. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine with black build up on interior of ice machine and deli slicer with heavy dried food debris build up. Instructed manager to ensure all food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
8. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs food items with no date marking and or exceeding 7 day date of disposal. Instructed manager to ensure all ready to eat tcs food items are marked with 7 day date of disposal and are discarded by said date. Manager discarded 7 pounds of ground beef, and 7 pounds of vegetable soup ($45). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
9. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed hot holding countertop unit with no ambient air thermometer inside. Instructed manager to place ambient air thermometer inside hot holding unit.
10. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed several food items in reach in display coolers for grab and go missing labels. Instructed manager to ensure proper labeling including name, source, and ingredients .
11. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed more than 30 small flies throughout facility including: near dish areas, near dry storage, and in kitchen. Instruced manager to minimize pest activity. Pest control service recommended. Manager showed pest control report. Report is under old license holder name. Facility must provide service report with new license holder name. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
12. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed open pans of dough stored in customer reach in freezer. Instructed manager to remove open pans of dough to ensure contamination cannot occur. Manager removed pans.
13. +9 more
Dolce Arte LLC3622 S Morgan St · Restaurant
1 month agoConditional
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  No discard date on cooked foods, found sliced deli portions, and cooked beef in walk cooler with no date markings, instructed manager to date tcs foods that is held more than 24hours in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $50.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Bulk food containers in kitchen not labeled, salt..., instructed to label.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish machine and bar 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Broken and missing floor tiles at dish washing area, instructed to replace and maintain.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Food handler missing food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
Cremeria Santa Maria, INC3424 W 26th St · Grocery Store
1 month agoConditional
1. 13
  Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
  Observed numerous packages of cheese displayed for sale discolored with white and green mold spots and expired on 8-20-25. Instructed manager to discard approximately 149 lbs of cheese. All food displayed for sale shall be in good condition and safe for human consumption. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) re-packaged and re-wrapped sour cream, steak meat, chorizo, sausage, souse, and a variety of cheeses not date marked to indicate the product's name and date by which the food must be sold, discarded, or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged flan not properly labeled and displayed for sale in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food items with name, business name, address, ingredients. Etc.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead insects on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all dead insects from basement floor.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gaskets on doors of 4-door reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace damaged door gaskets. Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provdie adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Observed condensation line draining inside 4-door cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed meat spills and debris on floor in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in basement.
Gangnam Market1001 W Chicago Ave · Grocery Store
1 month agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand sinks located in meat/deli and fish prep areas were not properly supplied at the time of inspection. Both prep areas were in use by food employees at this time. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at hand sinks and maintain proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Person in charge provided soap.
2. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed no shellstock tags attached to display case containng clams and oysters located in meat prep during time of inspection. Approimately 7 lbs combined were discarded and denatured by pic, cost $60. Instructed manager that tags must remin attached to shellstock in container until the last one is sold as required.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed large ice machine located in rear bakery/ restaurant prep internal ice dispenser with accumulated black and pink slimy buildup and dripping onto ice stored in bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain food contact surfaces. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approximatley 10 lbs prepackaged cheesy hotdogs and ham and cheese sandiches stored inside bakery display case ranging between 72-80f. Instructed pic to hold all hot tcs foods @ 135f and higher as required. Said food items were discarded at this time. Total cost $25 priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed approximatley 60 lbs various tcs food items (crab rangoon mix, braised beef, ground turkey, radishes, rice, chopped garlic mix stored in cooling units throughout facility without labels. Instructed to provide discard date labels for food stored on site for more than 24 hours. All said food items were voluntarily discarded by person in charge. Total cost $200. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers throughout prep area and storage without labels. Instructed to provide common name label and maintain.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximatley 65 small and large black live flies flying throughout sushi prep, dishwashing /prepared food prep, bakery and dining area orolling cards, cooling equipment and dried kitchenware. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed uprigh cooler located in prep directly outside walk in cooler with missing door handler with food and duct tape residue on said equipment. Instructed to replace handle, clean and sanitize.
9. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all cooking equipment, cooling units, prep table shelving units and rolling carts in all rear prep/dishwashing/storage areas in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructeed to remove food debris and maintain to prevent feeding source for pest.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed window ledge located in rear prep areas, in all corners, under storage carts, and floor drains accumulated with organic matter and dried food debris. Instructed to clean.
Robey Hotel1600-1618 N Milwaukee · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handsink in staff washroom and solana washroom to have inadequate hot water. Observed hot water temperatures at staff washroom at 70f and solana washroom at 64f. . Instructed person in charge hot water at all handwashing sinks must be at least 100f. Service technician arrived on site and now all sinks are maintained between 102f - 105f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the interior of all ice bins in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted 3 low temperature dish washing machines in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by Chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
4. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods improperly date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days, date of preparation counts as day one. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and prep table in cafe robey. Must install a washable splashguard.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  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.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Le Sud2301 W Roscoe St · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observedno hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in front prep area. Must provide and maintain at all times.
2. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed oysters stored in a container inside walk-in cooler without shellfish tags attached. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded oysters approximately 60 oysters 15# value $60. Instructed to keep shellfish tags attached to oysters and then keep shellfish tags on file for 90 days after the product has been sold. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready to eat tcs foods not properly date and labeled inside walk-in cooler. Must properly date and label food with the expiration date no longer than 7days on tcs food. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded approximately 10#of food value of $30 dollars. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dirt, grease and food debris inside cooking equipment in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink, must repair repair and maintain at all times. Observed exposed handwashing sink draining slow in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ventilation vents throughout facility. Must clean and maintain. Must regrout floor tiles in main kitchen food preparation area, front bar area and rear dishwashing area and maintain facility in a good repair at all times. Observed opening into floor underneath exposed handwashing sink in front prep area.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt and food debris on all floor drains in the 1st and 2nd floor food prep areas and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inadequate lighting in rear dishwashing area. Must provide adequate lighting and maintain at all times.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed one of three certified food managers without allergen training, instructed above that all employees holding city of Chicago certified food service manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet INC.2650 N Narragansett Ave · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at 2 prep handsinks and in men and womens washroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Instructed to provide.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside dumplings 72f, sushi 71f, sushi at 70.5f, chicken 52f, fried pork balls 70.3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15lbs of products worth $250.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed entire cooler full of time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Insttructed to remove dead insects from floor of rear storage area and main prep area, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in prep near dishmachine. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessrive grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners throughout prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Ghareeb Nawaz Express807 W Roosevelt Rd · Restaurant
2 months agoFail
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed temperature control for safety foods not properly dated, stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Found cooked and cooled food items stored in th walk-in cooler, prep cooler, two door cooler, and slices of pie in the front service area cooler with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed prep cooler in rear prep area not in use at an improper cold holding temperature of 52.0f. Sauces and onions were observed inside the prep cooler. Instructed to repair, so cooler can reach and maintain 41f or below. Cooler tagged, please read comments for tag removal instructions. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed a damaged scoop being used to cook/ transfer food items on/off flat-top grill. The tip of the metal scoop was cracked and not smooth. Instructed to replace with a smooth and easily cleanable utensil, so food items are not contaminated.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed two cutting boards stored on the floor leaning against the wall on the side of the handwashing sink. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize cutting boards and properly store on food contact surfaces.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit (chlorine) on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the shelves under the food prep table in the rear with foil. Instructed to remove to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Tary111 W Illinois St · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified manager on site while facility was preparing tcs items such as eggs from 9:40am-10:20am. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cooked chicken in walk-in cooler held at improper temperatures of 59.5f, 46.2f, and 45.0f. Discarded approximately 10lbs of product valued at approximately $30. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citaiton issued.
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed cooked chicken in walk-in cooler held at improper temperatures ranging from 45-59.5f without proper date marking. Management states chicken was prepared last night. Discarded approximately 10lbs of product valued at approximate $30. Instructed to date mark all tcs items prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with 7 day discard date. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed only 1 food handler card on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
5. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2637988 dated 6/5/2026. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Taqueria Chingon817 W Fulton Market · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic without city of Chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original ceritifcate on site.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No city of Chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (chicken, beef, etc). Instd to have on site at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Labeled tcs foods in walk in cooler past discard date: lamb stock 7/30, cooked squash 8/3, and the following house made sauces: topenada sauce 7/13, harrisa sauce 5/27, salsa negra 7/8, chipotle aioli 7/19. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 30lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Electronic fly zapper in basment prep area, instd to remove and use approved insect control devices.
5. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack and touching wall. Instd to store in a clean protected manner.
6. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Multi use pots and equipment stored underneath basement open stairwell. Instd to remove from prohibited area and store in proper location.
Hollywood Grill1601 W North Ave · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  2-401.11--observed dunkin donut cup with small opening on top of the lid stored on the main prep line shelf. Instructed to store in seperate area away from food.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  3-501.17 observed no date marking system for ready-to-eat foods held for more than 24 hours in refrigeration. Cooked noodles, cooked rice, cooked chicken wings, cooked turkey, and cole slaw were held in cold holding units for more than 24 hours without any labeling or date marking. Instructed to have a date marking system for ready-to-eat foods held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $300.00.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed rear door propped open near the kitchen. Must keep shut to prevent entry points for pests.
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-501.116-observed minor grease spills on front of outside oil container. Must clean and maintain.
Noble Thai1371 W Chicago Ave · Restaurant
2 months agoFail
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed employee washing kitchenware and utensils at 3 compartment (1st floor) rinse, then hang on drying rack. Noted employee washing large cutting boards at small 3 compartment sink located in basment prep without sanitizing prior to hanging on drying racks.instructed to properly set up 3 compartment sink basins designated for washing, rinsing and proper sanitizing solution as required. Must maintain. Priority violation. #7-28-025. Citation issued.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine internal lid with pink and brown mold like build up on surfaces and dripping into ice bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain food contact surface without buildup.priority foundation violation. #-7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 30 lbs of cooked pasta stored on top of unopened boxes of oil inside prep area at improper temperature (78.0f) during time of inspection. Instructed to hold all hot tcs foods @135 or higher and maintain as required. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Pic discarded at this time. Citation issued.
4. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs foods (7 lbs duck, 10lb housemaid sauces, 5 lbs pork, 7 lbs brown rice) stored in various cooling units/walk in cooler without proper labels. Instructed to provide discard dates not to exceed 7 days for tcs food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time.
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed cooling unit located adjacent to deep fryers without a thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers located near ice machine containing ingredients (sugar, salt, etc) without labels. Instructed to provide common name
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed oepened hot hold unit, utensils and working ingredients stored on a shelf directly next to handsink in prep. Noted porous wall in place in between drying rack and mop sink located in dishwashing area. Instructed to install smooth and easily cleanable splashguards in said spaces to prevent contamination of food items as well as dried kitchenware.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed prep table shelving in basement prep accumulated with food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel8535 W Higgins Rd · Restaurant
2 months agoConditional
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in prep/dishwashing arear in banquet area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Found ready to eat tcs foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
4. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the walk-in cooler in the banquet area. Prep area by the handsink ; instructed to repair or replace gasket.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  The following not clean- observed acumulated food debris on prep and dishwash area shelf tops/lower side of shelves, bar table top/drains, interior of prep area/dishwash area sinks and interior of prep area cabinets. Must clean equipment and maintain.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed low pressure at both men and women employees washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
8. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed grease trap at three compartment sink to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor in the banquet dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Engineer was able to fix during report writing. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Hyatt Place1551 W North Ave · Restaurant
2 months agoFail
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed approximately 75 lbs or more of tcs foods stored in cooling units in prep area (anchovies, crab patties, grilled onions, portioned chicken, beef/pork/deli meat), chicken, beans, hummus, guacamole without labels or labeled improperly. Instructed to provide date labels for all tcs foods prepared on site and stored for more than 24 hours. Must maintain. Pic voluntarily discarded all said food items at this time. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 35 or more small live black flies in the following areas during time of inspection... Bar, hallway leading to entrance of prep area, dishwashing area, breakfast serving area and seating area. Instructed to contact pest control for service prior to reinspection. Must eliminate fly activity.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors throughout bar near drains, breakfast serving space, prep area under all heavy equipment, cooling unts and prep tables in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all food debris and grease, clean and sanitize.
D'Agostino's II752 N Ogden Ave · Restaurant
2 months agoFail
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed approximately 4 lbs portioned lasagna and 2.5 lbs pasta stored in 2 doos cooler without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain lables on tcs foods prepared on site and stored for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. Pic discarded voluntarily at this time
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths air-drying improperly at bar and throughout prep area. Instructed to store in solution at @ least 50ppm in between uses
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Oserved gaskets on cooling unit located in cookline prep in disrepair and encrusted with dried food debris
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed mold like build up on internal surfaces of walk in cooler walls, ceiling, draft system hoses and shelving where food is stored. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize and maintain free of accumulation
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed fan inside walk in cooler with excessive dust and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
6. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2612477 on 2/20/25 they are as follows: 6-501.11 observed the floor of the basement food prep and storage areas not smooth and easily cleanable. There is chipped paint and gouges in the floor. Management instructed to repair and repaint the basement floor. 6-501.12 clean the floor underneath the storage racks and along the walls of the basement dry storage room. Clean the spiderwebs on the walls and ceiling of the basement storage and food prep area. Instructed to correct as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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