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Saucy Porka

335 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Mar 19, 2026

Saucy Porka was last inspected on March 19, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 19, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified food manager training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide person-in-charge with certified food manager training and maintain certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups and bowls used as scoops in bulk dry food containers in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to replace plastic cups and bowls with utensils with handles to prevent contamination of in-use utensils while scooping and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single-service styrofoam to-go containers stored uncovered/not inverted along the front grill line area. Instructed to store single-use/single-service articles covered or inverted to prevent contamination from the environment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towels in original packaging stored on shelf in the employee washroom. Instructed to relocate paper towels and store single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as toilet rooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at the front grill line area drawer cooler to be in poor repair, damaged and missing in some areas. Instructed to repair or replace grill line area drawer cooler gaskets and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed backflow prevention device at the rear warewashing area utility sink in poor repair, deflector cap missing but functional. Instructed to replace the deflector cap for the backflow prevention device and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle at the rear employee washroom to be uncovered. Instructed to provide at least one covered waste receptacle in all women's or unisex washrooms for the disposal of sanitary products and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site while preparing tcs food items (cooked proteins, cooked vegetables). Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) on-site and displayed in public view at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handling staff on-site without food handler training certificates present at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all food handling staff with food handler training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and mop sink faucet.must provide where they can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Clean utensils rack placed next to mop sink at dish room, instructed to install a barrier or move away.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food, Instructed to use proper scoops.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used on a knife stored and ice machine around the bin to maintain it. All things must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt-out light bulb in the unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found improper cold holding temperature for cooked rice (15 quartz) at 47f . Instructed manager to provide a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found left entrance door with a 1/4 inch gap. Must provide a tight fitting door at all times.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in unisex employee toiletroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of black mold like substance above 3 comp sink. Instructed manager to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting cooling requirements. Food handler placed cooked rice in large plastic container tightly covered inside of reach in cooler for cooling, rice at 116 degrees f inside reach in cooler in rear prep area. Informed person in charge and food handler of approved cooling methods. Food handler utilized approved cooling at time inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated with #22

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting cooling requirements. Food handler placed cooked rice in large plastic container tightly covered inside of reach in cooler for cooling, rice at 116 degrees f inside reach in cooler in rear prep area. Informed person in charge and food handler of approved cooling methods. Food handler utilized approved cooling at time inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated with #22

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting temperature,one 5 pound pans of duck and one 5 pounds pan of pork cold holding unit at 46-61.3 degrees f in front prep kitchen cold holding drawer area. Cold holding must remain at 41 degrees f required temperature or lower. Informed person in charge of hot holding requirements. Food handler voluntary discarded food items. Approx 9 pounds $ 80. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rest room in disrepair. Wall open pipes plumbing exposed drywall missing. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light in restroom is disrepair (nonfunctional). Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found approx 120-lbs of gumbo with beans, potatoes,veggies (dated 1-17)yesterday inside cooler at improper temperatures ranging from 50.0f-51.8f.food removed and discarded by mamager,cdi cost approx $ 60.00. Instructed that cold foods must maintain 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Vent in ceiling in washroom dusty.instructed to clean. Also soiled ceiling tile in rear prep, and dusty lightshields. Instructed to replace ceiling tile and clean lightshield.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gap between doors. Instructed to make door rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with a slite brownish substance on the top of the ice maker. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents located above the shelf with clean utensils. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Upper and lower walls not clean of debris through out rear prep area.must clean or re-paint wall aeres.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exterior door of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment ,(broom dust pans)not maintained,dirty.must clean maintain cleaningequipment after use before storing.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must tighten toilet flush knob in the restroom toilet water tank.

  14. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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