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Food code section 51

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

The 5th most-cited section of Chicago's food code over the last year.

Times cited2.6K5.6% of all citations
Inspections2.5Kcarried this citation
Ended in a fail30%757 of 2,532
Rank#5of 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. La Bomba Food3221 W Armitage Ave · Restaurant
    5 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
  2. Perspective Iit Math & Science Academy3663 S Wabash Ave · Charter School
    5 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hot water at handsinks throughout first, second, and third floor restrooms. Instructed person in charge to repair and restore hot water to minimum of 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed loose handles on handsinks in staff first floor restroom and staff toilet room located in office. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

  3. D'Nuez2000 W 18th St · Restaurant
    6 days agoPass
    1. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      When storing food items in walk in cooler or freezer use food grade containers not grocery bags. Instructed to correct and maintain

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Leak at 1 comp prep sink in rear prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Floors in dish room in need of cleaning to remove water and food debris instructed to clean and maintain

    4. 58

      Allergen training as required

      All city of Chicago sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site at all times.

  4. Novel Pizza1759 W 19th St · Restaurant
    6 days agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Hot water handle in need of repair. Hard to turn off. Instructed to correct and maintain

  5. Maxwell Street Cicero244-246 S Cicero Ave · Restaurant
    6 days agoPass
    1. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-501.11 observed damaged cooler door gaskets on coolers in dishwashing and office areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed no stoppers for 3-compartemnt sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-602.13 observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, holding units, prep tables, shelving units, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    3. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15 observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.11 observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles, baseboards and missing grout on floor tiles in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.114 observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

  6. Mc Donald's Restaurant2707 N Milwaukee Ave · Restaurant
    6 days agoPass
    1. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed surfaces of beverage/mixing, coffee equipment near drive through with dried food splatter. Instructed to remove in order to prevent pest harborage

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed two metered faucets in rear prep area as well as women's toilet room without continual running water for 20 seconds prior to reactivation. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed coffee beans and other dried food debris on the floor behind beverage station and under equipment in drive space. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

  7. Austin Empowerment Coalition1256 N Waller Ave · Shared Kitchen
    6 days agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed water leak at base of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

    2. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Instructed to detail clean and organize utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all other need items must be elevated at least 6" inches from the floor to facilitate cleaning.

  8. Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile226 E Illinois St · Children's Services Facility
    6 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      See violation #59.

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Backflow prevention devices not located at both mop sinks. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for both mop sinks.

    3. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      Observed the following previous priority violation from report #2643711 dated on 10/05/26 not corrected-#10 observed no running hot water at 2nd floor prep area handwash sink, water temperature at 71.4 f. Instructed manager must provide running hot water at 2nd floor handwash sink, hot water temperature must reach a mininal 100.0 f. Priority violation 7-42-090. A reinspection will be made on 10/09/26 for violation #10. Daycare put on an alternative food source #26-018 due to non-compliance/priority violation observed during the inspection. Management instructed to provide prepackaged foods with single use utensils only until the premises has been reinspected.

  9. La Colonia4821 N Elston Ave · Restaurant
    6 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

  10. 6 days agoPass
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in seafood market. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

    3. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Observed ice buildup in prep freezer in seafood market. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain freezer.

    4. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed no drainboard on rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to install drainboard for proper airdrying of food equipment and utensils.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

    7. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed missing baseboards along walls, walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

  11. House of Wah Sun3234 W Irving Park Rd · Restaurant
    6 days agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed exposed handwashing sink draining slow in the front prep area next to hot holding unit. Must repair and maintain.

    2. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed peeling paint on wall behind bulk food storage containers in rear food storage area and wall inside women's washroom must repaint. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed clutter and unnecessary items on the 2nd floor food storage area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed dirt and food debris on floor underneath food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler and underneath shelving on the 2nd floor. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  12. Reggio's Pizza Express II4434 S Cottage Grove Ave · Restaurant
    6 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.

  13. Honey 1 BBQ746 E 43rd St · Restaurant
    7 days agoFail
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed faucet at three compartment sink with large hole. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.

    2. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed peeling paint on walls in kitchen and bathroom area. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    3. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Observed previous core violations from report # 2616443 dated:4/25/25 not corrected as follows: #49-observed food debris and peeling paint on the shelving inside the 2-door cooler. Must detail clean, remove peeling paint and maintain. #55-floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and debris. #56-must clean and maintain the filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

  14. Moses Butcher Shop5057 W Division St · Grocery Store
    7 days agoConditional
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at rear meat prep room.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued. (manager corrected issue).

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink at the rear meat prep room.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation. (manager corrected issue).

    3. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Instructed to detail clean the dairy customer display coolers to remove stains/buildup debris and maintain.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Backflow prevention device not located at hose bib located at rear meat prep room. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed broken floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink located in the rear meat prep room.instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Instructed to detail clean upper corner walls of the rear meat prep room to remove stains/splashed debris and maintain.

    7. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2627481 dated:11/21/2025 #38---6-501.112: **c** removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests observed sticky traps filled with dead bugs stored on the ceilings throughout facility. Instructed to remove and replace. #48---4-301.12: **c** manual warewashing, sink compartment requirements obsevred facility missing 2 sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed to comply and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued. (manager corrected issues).

  15. Phoenix Restaurant2129-2139 S Archer Ave · Restaurant
    7 days agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Found the cold water faucet handle at the exposed handsink behind the bar in poor repair; instructed to repair/replace handle. Observed a leak from the center compartment of the three comp sink behind the bar area; instructed to repair leak from pipe.

  16. La Torta Chilanga #25407 S Kedzie Ave · Restaurant
    7 days agoFail
    1. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-501.111: observed pest activity in facility. Observed approximately 8 live roaches in facility, observed live roaches crawling in corners of shelving above prep table. Observed two large flies in dining area. Instructed to eliminate roach and fly activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 10/1/2026 to eliminate roach and fly activity. Instructed to clean and sanitize said affected equipment and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-501.112: observed dead roach in interior of small cold holding unit. Instructed to remove all dead insects from facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize said cold holding unit.

    3. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed leaking from hot and cold water knobs on faucet at rear prep/dishwashing handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet and maintain

    4. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      5-501.116: observed black buildup on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of outside grease container and maintain.

    5. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided expired food handler training certificates for food handlers. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.

    6. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      8-404.13(b:4): observed previous core violations from inspection report #2638385 dated 06/11/2026 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued. Observed openings in middle, at base and in between panels of rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Observed stained ceiling tiles in areas such as dining room and in rear prep area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed dust buildup on wall above rear exit doors. Instructed to clean wall above rear exit doors and maintain. Observed grease buildup on heater installed in ceiling near dishwashing area. Instructed to remove grease buildup on heater installed in ceiling near dishwashing area and maintain. Observed grease buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall underneath and behind all cooking equipment and cold holding units in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors in said areas and maintain. Observed unused equipment and containers stored outside space in between rear exit and unused walk in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Observed dust and grease buildup on filters in both hoods in rear prep area. Instructed to clean filters in both hoods in rear prep area and maintain.

  17. Nhu Lan Sandwiches4810 N Sheridan Rd · Restaurant
    7 days agoConditional
    1. 1

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

      No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

    2. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of Chicago food certificate when tcs foods are prepared and served (pork, chicken, steamed buns etc). Instructed managerment to have a ciy of Chicago food service manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    3. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Noted service prep cooler at the rear by the cooking stove at improper temperature of 59.2f. No tcs foods were stored inside cooler at the time of inspection. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Noted rear exit door not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

    5. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler/freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

    6. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

    7. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves inside the walk in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

    8. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers and rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

    9. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    10. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Instructed to clean and maintain floors especially along wall base at the rear, underneath the meat cooking oven with dirt and grime. Must also repair gracks on floor and coving of the same.

  18. Little Caesar3924 S Archer Ave · Restaurant
    7 days agoPass
    1. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed leaking faucet at one compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    2. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      5-501.115: observed debris on ground in enclosure for dumpsters. Instructed to remove debris from ground in enclosure for dumpsters, instructed an enclosure for refuse shall be maintained clean

    3. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

  19. Robert N. Dett Elementary2131 W Monroe St · School
    7 days agoPass
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      5-202.12 (b-d): observed timed faucets not properly functioning in pre-k room 108 and at the first faucet in the boys toilet room closest to the prep area. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink at the front serving line with a slow drain. Also, found the food handler toilet room with no water at handwashing sink, due to being wating on being repaired. Observed a work order dated on 09/18/2026 regarding the mentioned toilet room. Instructed to repair slow drain and to restore water in mentioned toilet room.

  20. Perspective Iit Math & Science Academy3663 S Wabash Ave · Charter School
    7 days agoFail
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hot water at handsinks throughout first, second, and third floor restrooms. Instructed person in charge to repair and restore hot water to minimum of 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed handsink in kitchen area inoperable with rusted water running from faucet when in use. Sink is currently not operable. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. (no alternative sink is available for handwashing)

    3. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed loose handles on handsinks in staff first floor restroom and staff toilet room located in office. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    4. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed sewage back up from floor drain in kitchen area when handsink is used. Gray water and debris is observed coming out of floor drain when sink is draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

  21. Bayan Ko Diner1820-1822 W Montrose Ave · Restaurant
    8 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

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  22. Jj Fish411 S Kedzie Ave · Restaurant
    8 days agoFail
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    2. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15(a): observed the handwashing sink in the front prep/dishwashing area filled with wastewater and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    8. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  23. Illinois Bar & Grill INC4135 W 47th St · Restaurant
    8 days agoPass
    1. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed black and pink moldlike substance on upper interior components of ice machine in first floor. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed orange buildup on interior of right soda nozzle holder at bar. Instructed to clean interior of right soda nozzle holder at bar and maintain. Observed grease and dust buildup on prep table legs, wheels and lower shelf of prep table underneath flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust buildup on interior fan cover of cold holding unit used to store liquor on lower westside wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed ice buildup on interior fan cover inside one door freezer in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    4. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device on faucet to left of utility sink with water hose attached in basement. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on faucet to left of utility sink with water hose attached so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed no hot water pressure at utility sink in basement. Instructed to restore hot water pressure to utility sink in basement. Observed leaking from utility sink faucet in basement. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed grease buildup on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of grease container and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed grease buildup on exterior of lid of grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food and debris on floor underneath prep table and cold holding unit on eastside wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup and debris on floor underneath, behind and in between cooking equipment, fryers and prep tables on westside wall. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed black buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall surrounding grease trap and underneath and to the right side of three compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  24. Pho Vietnam5160 S Pulaski Rd · Restaurant
    8 days agoFail
    1. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

    2. 25

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

      Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Priority foundation violation

    3. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority violation

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed openings in middle of drive thru doors, middle of large rear exit doors on same side as drive thru, base of westside rear exit door and observed lower area of middle rear exit door damaged creating opening. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    5. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front food prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect front food prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation.

    6. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in middle prep area installed above one compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food, utensils or equipment in one compartment sink in middle prep area.

    7. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

    8. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    9. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

    10. 52

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

      Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

    11. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

    12. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

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