Fry the Coop
1529 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 10, 2026
Fry the Coop was last inspected on February 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 10, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice and clean.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers without labels with common name of food item(s). Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handler(s) not wearing hair and beard restraints. Instructed to wear/provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on duty with allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice and clean.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper stored improperly directly on the top of the ice in bin. Instructed to store properly between usage.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers without labels with common name of food item(s). Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler(s) not wearing hair and beard restraints. Instructed to wear/provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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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 service manager and no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate on site at the time of inspection while time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are stored, prepared/handled and served. Instructed that a valid city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation. 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 on duty with allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding of tcs foods inside of the 3-door prep cooler. Observed potato salad at 50f, cheese at 47- 54f, and cups of ranch dressing at 49f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41°f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 48f. The prep cooler was used to store tcs foods such as cheese and potato salad. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no certified food manager was present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (chicken sandwiches) were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed macaroni and cheese at 129f inside of the hot holding unit. Management instructed that all tcs foods must be held above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed potato salad at 60f, cheese at 49f and mayo at 57f in the prep cooler. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 above for citation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken stored in the walk-in-cooler past the 7 day maximum use by date. Management instructed that all tcs foods must be used or discarded within 7 days. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for qac sanitizer at the 3c sink. Management instructed to provide. 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
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on top of the low temperature dish washing machine. Management instructed to clean.
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 receptacles in both of the customer washrooms. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing sign at handwashing sinks in front prep area, rear prep area, and basement. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
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: Found no handwashing cleanser at bar handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Staff provided during inspection-cos. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found sugar and spices in bulk containers not labeled in the front prep area. Instructed to label food when outside of original container, maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found staff handling food in front prep area without hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Cos during inspection
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found soiled wiping cloth on bar equipment. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution, and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found bowl used as scoop stored inside spice container in basement. Instructed to store properly to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found no sanitizing solution testing device onsite for low-temperature dish machine. A test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizer in mg/l of sanitizing solution shell be providedonsite at all times. 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: Found leak at pipe under rear handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Found items in need of detail cleaning: floor drain under soda machine and in dishwashing area. Dusty wall next to soda machine. Grease inside the fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean all the above 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: The person in charge does not have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted while tcs foods are handled and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found multiple employees missing food handler training certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed cashier and kitchen employee wearing masks below nose and mouth while serving customers and preparing food. Per public health order, any individual age 2 and older is required to wear a mask indoors at any public place. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training for certified managers. All certified food managers must obtain allergen training from an ansi accredited program.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine upper portion. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside sauce 1-door reach in cooler at front counter. Must provide a working thermometer for said cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up around soda machine ice chute. Must clean and maintain soda machine ice chute.
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 1 missing ceiling light cover above fries prep sink. Must provide ceiling light cover.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water in hand sink in 1 of 3 toilet rooms, water at 85f and hot water at 3-comp sink is not maintaining a hot temperature of 110f, only 100f. Contact plumber to restore hot water to a minimum of 100f in hand sink and 110f in 3-comp sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water on premises. Basement flooded on monday. Plumber has been contacted to have equipment repaired or replaced. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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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: Found no splash guard between handwashing sink and prep cooler in front prep area, instructed to install and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet on 3-comp sink in rear, instructed to repair and maintain
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: Found no covered receptacles in gender neutral toilet rooms, instructed to provide covered receptacles 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: Found wall corner damaged and unfinished in prep area, instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found interior panel of ice machine in rear prep area not clean, instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found approximately 20 live small flies on walls and equipment in rear prep area. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize the affected areas, contact pest control provider for service. 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: Person in charge unable to provide a pest control log book during the inspection, instructed to contact pest control, and keep log book onsite at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Found bread stored on floor in rear prep area, instructed elevate bread 6" of floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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: Found no splash guard between handwashing sink and prep cooler in front prep area, instructed to install and maintain.
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: FOUND NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Found hot water in hand sink in 1 of 3 toilet rooms, water at 65f. Instructed to discontinue using toilet room, and contact plumber to restore hot water to a minimum of 100f. Using the 2 additional gender neutral toilet rooms instead, to wash hands, until hot water is restored. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet on 3-comp sink in rear, instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Found no covered receptacles in gender neutral toilet rooms, instructed to provide covered receptacles 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: Must provide hooks for mops to air dry properly near mop sink. Instructed to install 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: Found wall corner damaged and unfinished in prep area, instructed to repair 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: Found hole in floor in rear prep area, instructed to seal hole, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable, and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Found previous inspection summary not posted for public viewing. Instructed to post inspection summary at all times. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b)
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.