Auntie Anne's Pretzel
7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 22, 2025
Auntie Anne's Pretzel was last inspected on August 22, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
August 22, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall covering in the toilet room with some sort of splatter on the wall. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear floor area near the grease trap of the three compartment sink in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lights over the three compartment sink going out, area very dim. Instructed to replace to make easy to see when cleaning dishes or area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain same and have original certificate posted on site at all times.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in rear dish washing area with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal care items imprroperly stored on prep table in rear. Instd to store in designated area
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide stoppers and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager certificate on site while handling tcs foods (hot dogs, cheese), nor city of chicago certfied manager posted. Instd to have city of chicago certified manager on site and have original certificate posted on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employees responsibiltiy to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink in rear dish washing area with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front prep area. Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk syrup container stored on floor. All food must be elevated six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup and rust deposits on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside cabinet under hand washing sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles missing in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills on walls near 3-compartment sink, utility sink, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields or shatterproof bulbs in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (hot dogs). Instd to have on duty at all times. Violation serious 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap with rusty surface. Instd to paint same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior panel and interior of sides of ice machine with calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls around 3-compartment sink and underneath not clean. Walls in toilet room and all doors through out around hanldes with worn and stained surfaces. Instd to clean and paint surfaces and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in rear where 3-compartment sink located. Instd to install sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates at this time,instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the front cabinets, exterior of the grease trap and the fan covers inside the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and around the grease trap in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found the walls around the 3-compartment and grease trap in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up to dry.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Need to remove rust from chemical storage shelf.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean the interior of the front under counter cabinets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor under and around equipment/storage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rear storage shelf raw wood need to seal, and table storage shelf needs to be repainted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean wall around 3 compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Bottom of prep table not clean and rusty. Clean and remove rust.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.