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Food code section 42

Washing fruits & vegetables

The 55th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited10.0% of all citations
Inspections1carried this citation
Ended in a fail—too few inspections to rate
Rank#55of 58 sections in use

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Counted over Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 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

  1. Grissom12810 S Escanaba (2900e) · School
    25 days agoPass
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found the hand-washing sink by the 3-compartment sink leaking at the hot water knob when turned on. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Found the left door at door #2 with 1/4" gap underneath it, not making it rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

    3. 42

      Washing fruits & vegetables

      Found food handler not washing the fruit (apples) before putting on the serving line. Instructed to wash fruit before serving and maintain.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found the floors in the corners and under/around the sinks and heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found the mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.

The newest inspections carrying this citation, with the inspector's own note. The cited line is highlighted.