Fail

Morgan Manufacturing

401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 29, 2026

Morgan Manufacturing was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

2 critical6 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed all internal panels of large ice machine equipment located in prep areas with accumulated black and pink mold build up and dripping onto stored ice cubes used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitze food contact surface and maintain free of builup. Pririty foundation violation. #7-38-005. #citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing during time of inspection. Noted chlorine strength reading @0ppm at close of cycle. Insturcted to repair machine to properly sanitize between 50-100ppm and maintain. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored improperly on top of white ledge in prep. Instructed to provide clean container to store ice scoop in between uses to prevent possible contamination

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in front bar in need of cmooth and easily splashguard to prevent possible contamination of glasses stored next to handsink. Instructed to provide 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 mixing equipment in prep, prep tables, heavy equipment located under ventilation hood, rolling carts, all liquor wells and ice storage bins located in bars throughout premise in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris on said surfaces.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floors, baseboards, large floor drains and walls behind prep tables with accumulated splatter and dried food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 wall connected to exit door of kitchen in disrepair. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed all ceiling vents located above prep tables as well as filters under ventilation hood with heavy accumulated dust and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain systems

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker not clean, light film build-up of mildew like noted on ice maker interior surfaces, Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the ice machine and the tops of the convection ovens 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 and floor of the food prep area. Clean the floor drain in front of the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no qac chemical test strips on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sinks. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the ice machine and the tops of the convection ovens 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: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the all gender washroom. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in all female washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and floor of the food prep area. Clean the floor drain in front of the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand sinks located in 3 bars throughout facility. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed first washbowl sink on north side of first floor women's toilet room closest to entry way maintaining an improper temperature of 79.1f. Instructed to repair sink so that it is capable of delivering water under pressure at a minimum of 100f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at 5th washbowl sink from entry way in men's first floor toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grime on filters above flat top located in 1st floor kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain record thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must complete allergen training and maintain record thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.