Gus Uncle Remus
4731 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 20, 2026
Gus Uncle Remus was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed over 1" gap on bottom of side screen door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food bulk containers not covered. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect food from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed worn and deep grooved cutting boards. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained surfaces on shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, bulk containers, coolers, freezers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed smoke buildup, food spills and debris on walls and ceilings in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain walls and ceilings in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2627021 on 11-13-25:37- observed small white containers of bulk dry ingredients without label stating common name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.53-observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in restroom for feminine hygiene products.55-observed water damaged drywall on ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed small white containers of bulk dry ingredients without label stating common name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed bottom of single door white fridge with rusting damage and surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in restroom for feminine hygiene products.
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 excessive build up of grease on floor under fryer units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged drywall on ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grease on filters in ventilation hood over fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general 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 side exit door and rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to replace door sweeps and maintain in order to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak on hot water nozzle attached to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptacle with exterior surfaces with grease and food debris on exterior surfaces of equipment to prevent pest harborage.
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: Observed wall base detached from wall behind grill located in prep area. Instructed to reattach or replace and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood located in prep area with missing filters, and mailfunctioning exhaust fan. Instructed to repair and mantain while open and operating.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.