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Chicago Pickle Eatery

4515 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 23, 2026

Chicago Pickle Eatery was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

    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: Noted heavy ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous core violation #57 and #58 rule #pa-100-0367 and 2-102.13 from inspection report #2612765 dated 2/25/2025 not corrected. 2-102.13: food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program. Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general4 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, flour etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes stored on floor throughout premises and inside the walk-in freezer/walk-in cooler. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor to prevent contamination and for easy access on cleaning.

      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: Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling inside the walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice build-up on storage shelves and floor inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and remove ice.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood panel stored behind storage racks in rear prep/storage area. Instructed to remove or repaint.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning equipment (mops and brooms) store on floor inside the mop closet. Instructed to properly store off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working light bulb inside the walk-in freezer.

      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: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, soup, salad etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times that time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food are being handled. 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: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate available . Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report (04-11-2024) posted on premise. Instructed manager, a summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in front/rear prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers including inside walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the mop sink faucet (rear mop closet). Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle/trash can must be covered. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing and water stained ceiling tiles above rear prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes around gas and water drain pipes in rear prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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