Just Turkey
4353 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Oct 21, 2026
Just Turkey was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
3 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate; must provide proof of enrollment or a valid city of chicago food service managers certificate.
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: Instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620310 JUNE 12, 2025. 8-404.13 (B:3) 05/29/2025 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED NOTED on 7/17/25 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE (APPROXIMATELY 100). LICENSE SUSPENDED. OFFICE NOTIFIED. WHEN ALL VIOLATIONS ARE 100% IN COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CDPH. REOPENING PROCEDURES DISCUSSED, DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front and rear exit doors in poor repair. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean and maintain the interior of the coolers, freezers and storage shelving.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must detail clean the walls, floors and ceiling to remove food splatter, spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the air vents, fan blades through out to remove debris and grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 must clean the hood above the pit to remove debris
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry
1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) out p 05/29/2025 observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2617712. It is as follows... Observed no proof of pest control service for facility. Instructed to provide agreement and service reports updated in logbook as required by code. Priority foundation violation. Instructed to correct. #7-42-090(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front and rear exit doors in poor repair. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean and maintain the interior of the coolers, freezers and storage shelving.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must detail clean the walls, floors and ceiling to remove food splatter, spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the air vents, fan blades through out to remove debris and grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 must clean the hood above the pit to remove debris
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry
1 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3). Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2617712. It is as follows... Observed no proof of pest control service for facility. Instructed to provide agreement and service reports updated in logbook as required by code. Priority foundation violation. Instructed to correct. #7-42-090(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front and rear exit doors in poor repair. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean and maintain the interior of the coolers, freezers and storage shelving.
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 must detail clean the walls, floors and ceiling to remove food splatter, spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the air vents, fan blades through out to remove debris and grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 must clean the hood above the pit to remove debris
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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving turkey tips, hamburgers, spaghetti. Instructed to provide at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site while open and operating. 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: 2-102.13 instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink located in rear prep/dishwashing area without hand drying provision. Instructed to provide for proper handwashing and maintain. Person in chareg provided papertowel. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2617712. It is as follows... Observed no proof of pest control service for facility. Instructed to provide agreement and service reports updated in logbook as required by code. Priority foundation violation. Instructed to correct. #7-42-090(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front and rear exit doors in poor repair. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean and maintain the interior of the coolers, freezers and storage shelving.
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 must detail clean the walls, floors and ceiling to remove food splatter, spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the air vents, fan blades through out to remove debris and grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 must clean the hood above the pit to remove debris
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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving turkey tips, hamburgers, spaghetti. Instructed to provide at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site while open and operating. 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: 2-102.13 instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
-
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in (in use) rear prep/dishwashing area without hand drying provision available during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Pic provided paper towels. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front and rear exit doors in poor repair. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of pest control service for facility. Instructed to provide agreement and service reports updated in logbook as required by code. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 38 small rodent droppings scattered on floor in rear by toilet room behind unused equipment, underneath shelving racks in rear used for dry storage and other miscellaneus items. Recommended to contact pest control for additioanl service and maintain premise free of pest activity. Piority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean and maintain the interior of the coolers, freezers and storage shelving.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle not tight fitted with trash overflowing out of equipment during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain as required. Priortiy foundation violation. #7-38-020 (b). Citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must detail clean the walls, floors and ceiling to remove food splatter, spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the air vents, fan blades through out to remove debris and grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 must clean the hood above the pit to remove debris
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
-
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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 and rear exit doors in poor repair. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the coolers, freezers and storage shelving.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls,floors and ceiling to remove food splatter, spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the air vents, fan blades through out to remove debris and grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood above the pit to remove debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirment or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified foodservice manager must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
-
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