Vienna Sausage
3847 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 30, 2026
Vienna Sausage was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
March 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food container (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room is next to dish washing area, door is propped open, instructed to keep closed.
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: Storing employees foods mixed with customer's food in walk-in cooler. Instructed to separate.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed several unwrapped disposable paper towel rolls stored on shelf in the employee toilet room. Instructed to relocate disposable paper towel rolls and maintain single-service/single-use articles outside of prohibited areas, such as toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed backflow prevention device at the utility sink in poor repair (cap missing), but functional. Instructed to repair or replace utility sink backflow prevention device cap and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep cuts in the front prep area. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting board.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the xold gold unit to be improper: sliced tomatoes 45.6f, corned beef 48.7f, and pastrami 47.7f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $20.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb at ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (hot dogs, beef sandwiches, french fries, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing provision at handsink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed pic in charge that handwashing provision must be available at all handwashing sinks and maintained at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee female restroom. Instructed person in charge to maintain covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in wash room used by female employees.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork 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 on site at the time of inspection following the new guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk- in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a container of food stored on the dry storage shelf in the dish area not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food conatiners.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toliet in the employee restroom to have a slow drain. Instructed to repair plumbing in the employee restroom.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain a covered receptacle in the unisex employee restroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of 2 fryers in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Clean food debris from contact surfaces in front prep area.
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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: Must detail clean food debris from floors in front and rear prep area, mop closet in rear, outside shed, and in the customer seating area.
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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: Must detail clean dust from ceiling vent in the staff toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields in front prep and toilet room in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard boxes from premises. Organize items inside outside shed, and organize items in mop closet.
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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: Meat slicer needs cleaning at hot line area and steamer needs cleaning to remove food particulates.
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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: Floors need cleaning to remove food particulates.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter next to three compartment sink needs to be removed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier from customer service area and kitchen/prep area at end of front service counter. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). No citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize all equipment, prep tables, food contact surfaces and counter tops of dust build up and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate ventilation for staff washroom at rear. Provide adequate air gap at drain of rear exposed hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove all construction debris and litter throughout, organize and maintain.
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License · Not Ready
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