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NY Fish and Chicken

2748-50 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 23, 2026

NY Fish and Chicken was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical7 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in toilet room and food prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to post and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on the squirt bottles and dry ingredient containers in the rear food prep area. Instructed to label with common food name and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom of the rear exit door with a opening. Instructed to seal and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards improperly stored behind the faucet head of the three compartment sink. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with dark discoloration. Instructed to resurface and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk-in cooler, near the rear exit door, and surrounding the cooking equipment in the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove grease, trash, and debris for floors in mentioned areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves under the food prep table with broken down cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. 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 two food handlers in prep area with no food handler certificate. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the sides of the grill, prep tables, interior of the microwave and dry food storage containers in the prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the openings in the frp board in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment. Clean the floor under the cooking equipment and in the retail store area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge of vaping with an e-cigarette inside the store. Management instructed that no smoking or vaping is allowed inside of the store and within 15 feet of the store entrances. Chicago clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-015. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area especially behind the grill.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler certificates are provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen training certificate provided on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the 2-door prep cooler and open display cooler next to the front door. Observed eggs at 61f, ham at 61f, italian beef and gravy at 45f, cheese at 45f, and milk at 61f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed the 2-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 46f and the open display cooler next to the front door with an air temperature of 61f. The coolers were used to store tcs foods such as eggs and cheese. The 2 door prep cooler was previously tagged on 1/8/24 and was used to store tcs foods such as italian beef and cheese. 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

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 no water was provided at the 3-compartment sink and the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area. Management instructed to provide hot and cold water under pressure above 110f at the 3-compartment sink and above 100f at the exposed hand washing sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 30 mouse and rat droppings in the retail area of the store underneath the snack shelves on the floor, on the floor behind the ice freezer, around the hot water heater and mop sink and outside of the rear exit door. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed frozen meat stored in a plastic grocery bag inside the freezer in the food prep area. Management instructed to use only food-grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the prep coolers, freezer, microwave, prep tables, and deep fryers in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area. Clean the grease on the floor under the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed an open wall behind the prep cooler in the food prep area. Management instructed to seal the wall and cover it with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food sanitation present on site while tcs food hamburgers and chicken wings have been prepared. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared and served. 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: 2-102.13 no food handler certificates are provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen training certificate provided on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the 2-door prep cooler. Observed chicken at 54f, eggs at 54f, and cheese at 54f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 54f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as chicken and cheese. 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises for taking hot and cold food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables, and deep fryers in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the toilet and the hand-washing sink in the washroom. Replace the missing toilet seat.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several holes and openings in the walls of the food prep area around the exposed hand-washing sink. Management instructed to seal all openings in the walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Premises cooks and serves hamburgers and chicken wings. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared and served. 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: No food handler certificates are provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person on site with verifiable foodservice manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap at bottom of rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris on shelving, cooking equipment, and tables kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and damaged floor tiles in washroom area near toilet around floor drain. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear hall near exterior door (towels, used mop heads, boxes, litter). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of food debris and grease on floor behind cooking equipment in kitchen prep area. Observed build up of grime on floors in rear hallway near exterior door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid original city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site while tcs foods are prepared (ground beef, italian beef). Instructed person in charge that valid original city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops and brooms improperly stored around store. Must hang mops and brooms to prevent breeding of pests.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for person in charge. All certified managers must obtain allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No soap at prep/dish handwashing sink. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No papertowel or hand dryer in employee washroom. Must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation. Citation combined with above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem food thermometer on site to measure food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops and brooms improperly stored around store. Must hang mops and brooms to prevent breeding of pests.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site to measure sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed copy of certified manager certificate. Instructed pic to provide original, valid city of chicago certified manager certificate at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for person in charge. All certified managers must obtain allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in prep/dish washing area.must provide and maintain at all times. Soap was provided during inspection.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at hand sink in prep/dish washing area.must provide and maintain at all times. Paper towels were provided during inspection.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer food advisory reminder on breakfast menu of consuminf raw and under cooked foods. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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 in center of front double doors and along bottom of rear door.must make tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      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: Must remove foil from prep table shelf.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables, fryer cabinets,potato peeler,meat slicer,prep tables,shelving units,milk walk in cooler -shelving units and pop sleeves.must defrost chest freezer

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky compressor line in milk walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate boxes used for garbage and provide garbage cans.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing & stained ceiling tiles,gaps in floor tiles next to wall bases under 3- comp sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove standing water behind cooking equipment.must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • 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 (italian beef,ground beef,cheese sauce).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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers training for employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No hot water in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue from construction on the walls, floors and counters. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the drywall above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.