Sami Boy 2
3730 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)
Failed · as of May 28, 2026
Sami Boy 2 was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 28, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Fail
4 critical1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)---no written employee health policy on site for food handler working on site during the inspection.must provide for all employees.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11---observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink at the prep/dishwashing area and inside the washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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: 6-301.12---observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the prep/dishwashing area and inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain hand papertowels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed no hot running water on the premises.instructed management to provide hot water above 110f at the 3 compartment sinks and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed food handler(s) with no proof of food handler training certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 critical1 general2 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 present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for food handler working on site during the inspection.must provide for all employees.priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink at the prep/dishwashing area and inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
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: Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the prep/dishwashing area and inside the washroom.instructed to provide and maintain hand papertowels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wastewater backing up at the dishwashing 3-compartment sink when the water is released, or run, from middle compartment, water backs up into the left and right compartments of the 3-compartment sink and water slowly draining and coming out of the grease trap box underneath said sink. Instructed to repair plumbing issue. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the handwashing sink in the prep/dishwashing area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
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: Observed no certified food manager on site or valid documentation while (tcs foods) (nacos w/cheese, ground beef,italian beefs etc.)are being prepared/served to the customers. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present while preparing handling and or serving (tcs foods).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: Observed food handler(s) with no proof of food handler training certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical3 general 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 verifiable 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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.
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 soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.