Food code section 38

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

The 4th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited3K6.3% of all citations

Inspections2.6Kcarried this citation

Ended in a fail57%1,451 of 2,564

Rank#4of 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

Viceroy Club5750 N California Ave · Restaurant
5 days agoFail
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Noted no pest control log book available at the time of inspection as required by city code. Instructed to have a complete pest control log book with a licensed pest control company upon being re-inspected.priority foundation. Violation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained .
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Noted no utility sink on premise at the time of inspection for a new establishment. Instructed to install a utility sink supplied with hot & cold running water and a backflow prevention device.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Aglaia Coffee and Tea Company925 W Chicago Ave · Restaurant
5 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 preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, spinach quiche, tuna). Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed handsink inaccessible during time of inspection. Noted handsink being used for rinsing, dumping and storing milk frothing pitchers during time of inspection. Instructed to use handwashing sink for handwashing only as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 30 or more small black live flies flying throughout the premises, on boxes containing materials in the dishwashing area, on walls, on countertops in the front and rear prep areas, and on exterior surfaces of cake and cookie holders on display. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premises and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food employee preparing food in rear prep area without effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination of food.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service cups wrapped in palstic stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving and store at least 6 inches off floor.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all equipment throughout prep areas in need of cleaning (sandwich press, interior and exterior of refrigerator and freezer, shelving units, under all coffee equipment and storage space in dishwashing area. Instructed to remove food debris , clean and sanitize.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed items stored on floor throughout dishwashing space, hallwasy leading o main prep area and inside utility room. Instructed to organize, remove items from inside mop sink in order to access for use. Must maintain premise.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to increase and maintain
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of food handlers' certification. During time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.
10. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2625668 on 10/21/25. They are as follows: 4-204.112(b) 01/21/2026 no thermometer provided in main prep kitchen refrigerator; instructed to provide. 6-101.11 01/21/2026 wall behind prep table at rear prep kitchen is not smooth or easily cleanable; instructed to provide a smooth, durable, easily cleanable surface. 2-102.13 10/21/2025 manager needs to obtain allergen training certification instructed to correct violations as required. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Sip & Savor Coffee House528 E 43rd St · Restaurant
5 days agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed build up of mold like black substance on interior of ice machine. (ice used for human consumption) instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed basement exterior door not tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to be closed. Instructed person in charge to maintain dumpster closed at all times for the prevention of pest harborage. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floor in basement area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed person in charge all food handler employees without manager certificate are required to obtain Illinois food handelr training.
Guerreros Pizza INC2024 S California Ave · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Must repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1 live roach, 8 small flies, and 2 big flies on site at the time of the inspection. The live roach were observed in the basement area where the chest freezer is stored, the small flies in the basement area and toilet room, the big flies flying around the facility. Instructed to eliminate live roach, small and big fly activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead roaches on the floor throughout the basement area. Instructed remove dead roaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed a cutting board stored on the floor along the side of the two-door refrigerator in the main prep area. Instructed to properly store and maintain.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the left door on the prep cooler across from the flat-top grill not able to close and remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed roach feces on the wall in the crevices of the light switch above the handwashing sink in the main food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain area.
La Michoacana Premium Express INC.3429 S Archer Ave · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed 3 reach in coolers at improper temperature. 50-52 degree air temp. Instructed manager to have all refrigeration on and at 41.0 degrees or below priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  No stem thermometer on site for adequate measuring of temperatures priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No complete logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain complete logbook priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued
La Bomba Food3221 W Armitage Ave · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no written procedure posted or items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Intstructed to provide and maintain on site.priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the following hand sinks without hot water during the time of inspection. In use: front and basement prep areas. Both prep areas were in use at this time. Instructed to provide and maintain hot running water (100-120f) at all hand sinks as required for proper hand washing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand-drying provision available at the handwashing sink located in the middle prep area during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand sanitizer available at the handsink located in the rear prep area while in use during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation consolidated with above violation.
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed the following food items at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Approximately 40 lbs ground beef, 10 lbs ground meat, 50 lbs chicken stew, 20 lbs rice,10 lbs beef all stored in cooling units in front and rear prep area. Noted temperature ranging from 49-66f at this time. Instructed to hold all tcs foods @41f and below at all times as required. All said food was voluntarily discarded by pic. Total cost: $400. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
6. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Observed parcha juice stored inside a premium dishliquid bucket and stored inside a 2-door cooling unit during the time of inspection. Per code, containers previously used to store posionous ot toxic materials may not be used to store or dispense food. Said juice was discarded at this time voluntarily. Instructed to store food in food-grade approved containers only. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed broken and or missing thermometers inside cooling units throughout prep areas. Instructed to provide and maintain
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 75 or more small black live flies flying throughout the basement prep area, standing on boxes containing produce, on stored kitchenware, on shelving units, on the surface of the walk-in cooler door, and on top of the prep table. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate small fly activity on premises and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observdd cutting boards with deep cuts and dark grooves in prep area. Nstructed to replace and maintain
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed electrical outlets in front prep area, piping attached to and alongside hothold equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all accumulated grease and food debris to prevent pest harborage.
11. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed handsink located in front prep water pooling onto the floor once turned on. Instructed to repair said sink and maintain in good condition to prevent pest harborage.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to remove all stacked and stored soiled unused equipment stored outside of backdoor leading to garbage receptacle area. Instructed to remove all unneccesary items to prevent pest harborage, must maintain premise.
13. +4 more
Sharks on Division Corporation5751 W Division St · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings and fish etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is egffective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink at front prep area water temperature ranging from (72.3f-75.7f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
6. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed improper thawing being done on frozen beef.thawing must occur with food being placed in the walk in cooler over night, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer inside the 3-door prep line refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.
8. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).
9. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract /service agreement, service report, copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.
10. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed gap opening at bottom of the front entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
11. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.
12. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and a chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
13. +5 more
Cove Lounge1750 E 55th St · Liquor
6 days agoFail
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  "observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued."
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed missing handwash signage in employee restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor behind bar area. Also observed 30 rat and 40 mouse droppings at rear storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
6. 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 to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
Henry's House, INC.3655 N Bell Ave · Children's Services Facility
6 days agoFail
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Visible and working thermometer needed at the 1-door refrigerator in the food prep area. Must provide and maintain.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed incomplete pest control logbook on premises. Observed no current pest control service report on premises. Last report service dated on 06/30/2025. Must have two pest control services twice a year more if necessary and without idph license pest control technician. Instruted to provide a complete pest control log book priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
A Ma Maniere1144 W Washington Blvd · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in toilet room. Instd to provide 100f-120f and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  No sanitizer on site. Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site at all time. Priority violation 7-38-005
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Coolers not on at this time. Instd to have on and at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest control logbook of proof of service on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Exposed water lines noted above prep area in basement instd to provide a proper ceiling that is smooth, even and easily cleanable and not exposed to water and sewer lines for possible contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005
7. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No chemical test kit on site for sanitizer. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 priority foundation
8. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  No licensed commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instd to provide with tight fitting lids and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
Chashni Sweets2350 W Devon Ave · Restaurant
6 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Found no employee health policy.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-010.must provide.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure with spill kit.priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found 2 live roaches at premises.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-02a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate roaches.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
Charlies Chicago3726 N Broadway · Liquor
7 days agoFail
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
2. 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.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Supermercado Antonio's Corp.2656 S Homan Ave · Grocery Store
7 days agoFail
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged salsa displayed for sale in display cooler and not properly labeled with business name, address, ingredients, etc. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food items displayed for customer service.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 100 rat droppings on floor under shelving units, along walls and in all corners in front and rear basement storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of door leading to outside walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed debris on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mop to dry to prevent insect breeding.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilation fan not operable inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
Nadc Burger1426 N Milwaukee Ave · Restaurant
7 days agoPass
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a fly trap hanging by rear prep table. Must remove fly trap from prep area.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed 1 burnt out light at ventilation hood. Must replace light bulb.
Amazing Grace Daycare Center11123-11125 S Halsted St · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
7 days agoFail
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found 20 mice droppings in the classroom closet where the kitchen is located. Found 20 droppings along the wallbase and under the storage rack in the kitchen and 6 in the cubby of same classroom. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the lower surfaces of the cabinets in the kitchen area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinets.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found a hole on the lower left side in the mop sink closet. Instructed to seal hole and maintain. -found coving missing and/or in poor repair in the kitchen and mop sink closet. Instructed to replace/provide missing/damaged coving to wall throughout as needed. Maintain same. -must seal around all pipes and conduits in the kitchen, closets and storage areas. Maintain same.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the kitchen, storage and classrooms with dirt/debris and mice activity. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, must clean inside the floor drain in the rear hallway of the middle classroom. -found dirt/dust build up, spider webs and debris on the vents (toilet rooms, classrooms and kitchen) in the windowsills and on the walls/ceiling. Instructed to clean walls and vents throughout. Maintain same.
La Cocina De Carmelita2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
7 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no proof of employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle. Instructed to provide mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest control log book provided at the time of the inspection. Pest control log book must have record of visits with the vin number and a copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued
8. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed one sink stopper for the three-compartment sink missing. Instructed to proivde and maintain.
9. 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 on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued
10. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no garbage receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
La Colonia4821 N Elston Ave · Restaurant
7 days agoFail
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed 3 hand washing sinks with no hand drying provisions. Instructed manager to provide. Manager provided paper towels. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed basement hand washing sink blocked by knives and silverware. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sink is accessible at all times and is not blocked. Manager had staff remove items from hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed sausages held at an inadequate temperature of 49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds sausage ($30) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed more than 20 small flies and 1 live roach throughout facility including in bar area, kitchen prep area, basement, and dining room area. Instructed manager to eliminate pest activity. Pest contorl service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed more than 20 roach carcasses throughout facility including behind and underneath equipment in bar, prep areas, basement, inside the units underneath coolers, and in dish areas instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed employee toilet room sink with leak form bottom pipes whenever said sink is run. Instructed manager to repair sink.
7. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued
El Nopal Bakery3648 W 26th St · Bakery
7 days agoPass
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front entrance door and no screen on open rear door. Instructed manager to repair front door and provide screen for rear door to prevent pest entry.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed missing wall tiles, baseboards and stained ceiling tiles and light shields in prep and serving area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and/or equipment must provide valid food handler training.
Marillac Social Center INC.212 S Francisco Ave · Children's Services Facility
7 days agoFail
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on site with original city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site while open and operating.instructed that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit in the fod prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15: observed the double doors leading to the garbage area with openings at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114: observed a small amount of standing water under the three-compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.
Tha Wing Lounge3652 W Chicago Ave · Restaurant
7 days agoFail
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand soap dispenser in poor condition in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate hand soap dispensers as required.
5. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed cooked chicken wings at improper temperatures of 80.8f on top of the prep table covered with sheet pan next to the deep fryers. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10# of food worth $100.00. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract/service agreement, service report,copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidencde of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 50 rodent rat droppings on the floor under and around cluttered rear storage areas and on floor southwest corner of the kitchen behind the ovens.instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
9. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interior/exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units, kitchen storage racks, behind front service counters and maintain.
11. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.
12. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster for the premises.instructed to provide a commercial disposal contract service for the premises and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b), citation issued.
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Reggio's Pizza Express II4434 S Cottage Grove Ave · Restaurant
7 days agoFail
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed mold-like black substance on interior of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. (ice not used for human consumption)
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings scattered in the rear dry storage area under shelving and along wall in dish area under shelving and inside containers. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize area and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no current pest control logbook on premises. Instructed person in charge up to date log book with pest control company license as well as detailed service reports are required on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed dishes stored in rear dish area not inverted. Instructed person in charge that all dishes not in use must be stored inverted for the prevention of contamination.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed table attached can opener with build up of grime and debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of grime on cold hold units interiors and gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of excessive grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed damaged faucet on 1-compartment sink. Observed loose knob on hand sink in rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build up of grime along walls in rear storage rear and rear dish area. Observed excessive build up of grime in floor drain located at three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed missing oil drip container on left side of ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Polaris Club11601 W Touhy Ave · Restaurant
8 days agoFail
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed more than 20 small flies throughout facility including in prep area and dish area. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Priority foudnation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Oriental Chop Suey1820 W 95th St · Restaurant
8 days agoFail
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found condiment squeeze bottles at the cooking equipment with different liquid substances and is not identified. Instructed to label bottles and maintain.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found 60 live small flies in the side storage area on the walls, ceiling, shelving, containers and stock. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected areas and call pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Found food handler and employees not wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area. Instructed to have all in the food prep area obtain and maintain wearing hair restraints while in the food prep area.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the pictures on the walls, the walls, ceiling and lightshields with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. -floors in the corners, under/around the cooking equipment and in the side storage area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer's waiting and side storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Found the lighting in the side storage area to be very dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.
Harold's on Wheels INC.2300 S Throop St · Mobile Food Preparer
8 days agoFail
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No complete pestcontrol logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide logbook and all current invoices. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No screens adequate screens availble on window at time of inspection. Instructed to have and maintain screen at all times
4. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  All cutting utensils must be stored properly when not in use or in use. Do not store cutting device between electical pipe and wall. Instructed to wash rinse and sanitize utensil and store in a clean safe place
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  New cutting board needed on reach in cooler at prep station. Instructed to replace and maintain
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease reside and food spills instructed to detail clean and maintain
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors walls and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood vents and filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

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