Chib/Chi
5858 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Apr 28, 2026
Chib/Chi was last inspected on April 28, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 28, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Some food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizing test strips on premises for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager must provide sanitizing test strips on premises by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods. Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for various kind of hanmburgers, etc. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between small prep table and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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 interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Cutting boards on top prep cooler in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on site to check sanitizing levels for the three compartment sink in dishroom. Must provide quaternary test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at mop sink faucet. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wood as a means of elevation for under prep cooler. Must provide a non-absorbent material.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates is required on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the dish washing 3-compartment sink not maintained.observed waste water overflowing out of the grease trap box onto the kitchen food prep area floor while running water in mentioned sink. Instructed to repair and to maintain.priority violation 7-38-030 (c),no citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that thermometers provided are for for hot holding unit are range of refrigerator thermometers and not adequate for hot holding unit. Must provide a thermometer inside the hot hold unit and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THAT GREASE TRAP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED BUT OBSERVED THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK ARE LEAKING.PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that thermometers provided are for for hot holding unit are range of refrigerator thermometers and not adequate for hot holding unit. Must provide a thermometer inside the hot hold unit and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to observe the backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Must be able to demonstrate location of the mop sink's backflow prevention device, for visible inspection.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak coming from the bottom of the front 3 compartment sink. Observed the rear hand wash sink leaking. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed that front located three compartment sink is removed with out approval of cdph and grease trap is located on site but not connected. Must provide approval from cdph for 2nd 3 compartment sink removal.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: - must provide handwash signage at all handwash sinks and maintain. -
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: - OBSERVED DIRT PARTICLES AND CLOUDY WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WHEN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. OBSERVED DIRT PARTICLES AND CLOUDY WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SINKS TO ADEQUATE CONVEY SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: - must provide a thermometer inside the hot hold unit and maintain. -
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: - must install a splash guard between the rear handwash sink and the clean dish storage bin. -
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: - observed dirty rag stored on the splash guard of the front handwash sink. Must remove and air dry all rags in a clean dry place, away from potential sources of contamination. -
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - unable to observe the backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Must be able to demonstrate location of the mop sink's backflow prevetion device, for visible inspection. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - observed leak coming from the bottom of the front 3 compartment sink. Observed the front handwash sink, slow draining. Must repair and maintain. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - must install a grease trap at the front 3 compartment sink. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: - observed the mop stored inside the dirty mop bucket. Observed the brooms and other cleaning tools stored directly on the floor in the utility closet. Must remove and store all mops, broom, and other cleaning apparatuses off the floor and in a clean dry location, away from potential sources of contamination. -
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 a hole with water damage in the ceiling in the utility closet. Must repair 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 slight debris/grease buildup on the kitchen exhaust ventilation hood. Must detail clean and maintain. -
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: - observed a new certified manager on site does not have the allergen awareness training certificate. Must provide allergen training certificate for all certified managers and maintain. -
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 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: No person or employee health policy in place. Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a) no citation
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 clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued) 7-38.005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proper date marking on tcs foods stored inside of coolers for more than 24 hours.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that employee do not have proper hair retrain when working with unprotected food in food prep area
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 that shelving in storage cabinet under food prep table is broken. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 that light in 2 glass door sliding cooler are not working. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that hood lights are not working. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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