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Sip & Savor

528 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 19, 2026

Sip & Savor was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical2 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No person on site with verifiable food manager training.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed basement exterior door not tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in basement area. 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: Observed no valid foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that certified manager as well as valid original sanitation certificate is require on site all times tcs foods are being prepared or served. 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: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed person in charge all food handler employees without manager certificate are required to obtain illinois food handelr training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of mold like black substance on interior of ice machine. (ice used for human consumption) instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement exterior door not tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to be closed. Instructed person in charge to maintain dumpster closed at all times for the prevention of pest harborage. Priority foundation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in basement area. Instructed person in charge 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. Instructed person in charge all food handler employees without manager certificate are required to obtain illinois food handelr training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap underneath the front door. Must provide and maintain a proper weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the counter top underneath the coffee machine. Must clean the interior of refrigerators and defrost and clean the interior of deep freezer in the basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors and shelving need detail cleaning under service counter to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler to remove spills and/or debris.

      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 ceiling in poor repair above the 3 comp sink and serving area(peeling paint). Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observe the certified manager on duty without her allergen training as required.

      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 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.