Home Run Inn
4254 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 5, 2026
Home Run Inn was last inspected on March 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 5, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk container not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles in women washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all women and unisex washrooms.
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: 6-501.12 observed syrup spills on floor in basement near soda dispenser unit. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 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: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no test kit or irreversible registering thermometer to test utensil surface temperature in high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all women and unisex washrooms.
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 syrup spills on floor in basement near soda dispenser unit. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black mold-like substance on ice machine door (not touching ice). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible test strips/testing device on site to adequately measure the utensil surface temperature (160f) after the final rinse for high temp dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. (pic on site obtained test strips at end of inspection, cos).
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused cooler with drawers on hot line with food debris and spills on interior. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed air vents in ceilings throughout kitchen with heavy build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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 handsink located in (in use) rear dough prep area without hot water during time of the inspection.noted temperature @64f. Instructed to provide and maintain hot running water at least 100f.priority violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris underneath all heavy equipment throughout prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior surfaces of cooking equipment and coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain under the two comp sink in the beverage area of the kitchen and the two comp sink in the rear prep area by the walk-in units in need of cleaning. 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 debris on floors along walls and corners throughout facility. Instructed manager to clean 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 one burnt out light bulb in the pizza making area. Instructed to replace 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 no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general 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: Observed a loose rubber gasket at the tall two door freezer in the fryer area on the right side in poor repair; repair or replace rubber gasket.
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: Observed floor drain under the two comp sink in the beverage area of the kitchen and the two comp sink in the rear prep area by the walk-in units in need of cleaning; clean floor drains. Observed the floor with sticky residue from the syrup box in the basement where the syrup boxes located for soda dispensing; clean floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: #4 observed the 1% chocolate milk offered as an option with the kids meal was 180 calories and not the required amount of 130 calories, not in compliance ordinance 7-38-060.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed bottom of revolving door with 1/4" or more gap. Instructed manager to repair to prevent entry of unwanted pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates facing up on shelf in main kitchen prep area and near front bar area. Instructed manager to invert all equipment to prevent contamination. Manager corrected at time of inspection.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 gaskets on several reach in coolers under prep area near fryer with encrusted food and debris. Instructed manager to clean all gaskets 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 pizza prep cutting board with stains and deep grooves. Instructed manager to replace and clean frequently to prevent staining.
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: Observed residue/spillage underneath high temperature dishmachine and debris underneath bar area. Instructed to detail clean floors in both areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed tableware (plates) not inverted at the customer buffet area. Instructed to invert all tableware to protect from possible contamination.
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: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area (1st floor) and in the basement. Instructed to locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical9 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: Pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
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: Observed no hand washing sink at beverage station in rear corner of dining room area(new addition).must install hand sink with hot and cold running water and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on ready to eat foods held for more than 24 hours in coolers.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
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: Must label repackaged desserts with proper info given.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more rodent droppings on floor in chemical storage closet under shelving units,hot water tank area along wall bases,on shelving units in closet next to unused toiletroom in basement,liquor room along wood ledges under shelving units.also,appx"15 or more live small flies on ceilings in basement dish washing area,basement hallway.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/28/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap on front entry and exit door lock and along bottom.must make doors tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 gaskets on 1- door reach in freezer
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: Must clean food debris build up on steam tables,prep tables,interior and exterior of fryer cabinets and all cooking equipment,undersides of prep tables,dish racks,dough pans,pizza racks,basement walk in cooler #2- shelving units.must delime dish machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at dump sink in new bar area,leaky faucet handles at 4- compartment sink in basement dish washing area.
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: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep areas,dish washing area ,walk in cooler and freezer.
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: Must repair or replace damaged wall trim in pizza prep area and salad prep area,ceiling in poor repair women's toiletroom in basement,overhead pipe wrap above 4- compartment sink in basement.must remove mold build up from walls in basement dish washing area.must grout floors where needed.
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: Must clean food debris build up from walls , ceiling and light fixtures in prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Idph food allergen certificate not available.must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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