R & a Sourdough was last inspected on July 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 9, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed salmon fish Cold smoking on site where the temperature achieved by the product reaches above 41f. This process requires a variance. Also Curing agents using ( pink salt ) nitrite or nitrate always requires a variance where manager unable to produce. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Instructed manager to discontinue such process.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #29. No citation.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: spray bottles on prep table not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for the ice maker, instructed to install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, Deli meat...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no working self-closing door device for the basement washroom door. Management instructed to install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No working lighting provided in the basement walk-in freezer. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2585291 on 11/16/23 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Management instructed that all certified food managers must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 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: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed sink stopper for central comparmtment of 3 compartment sink does not work. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed no covered trash receptacle in upstairs single occupancy toilet room. Instructe to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees 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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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.