Pass

Sip N Dip

108 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 22, 2026

Sip N Dip was last inspected on January 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

January 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) : must provide labels on packaged food items on display for sale (fruit cups,parfaits,etc) with info given.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must apply a sealant or paint raw wood sliding door and shelving unit in front storage closet.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH A (CUP,A SMALL JAR OF VASELINE,COSMETIC BAG) STORED ON LEDGE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND REAR SINK A BAG OF FRENCH FRIES,BOWLS AND PLASTIC BAGS IN SAID SINK MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. ARTICLES REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sink in rear prep / dish washing area. Paper towels provided during inspection .must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of 1.5lbs. Cooked samosa-69.8f at heat lamp that is not operable.product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx.1.5lbs. $20.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking internal temperatures of foods must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide labels on packaged food items on display for sale (fruit cups,parfaits,etc) with info given.

      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 a plastic bag with bottles stored on floor in rear prep area next to hot water tank must elevate and store properly off of floor six inches.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoop in a clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood sliding door and shelving unit in front storage closet.

      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: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ceiling tile in rear prep/dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2624582 9/30/25 not corrected-#10-6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.: #51-5-204.12: unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device for ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine in front prep area so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employee must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in both men's and women's washrooms and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes of single use items stored on floor in front storage closet and underneath counter in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of clenability. Observed rust interior of rinse and sanitizer compartments of three compartment sink around drain. Non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material instructed to remove rust from interior of rinse and sanitizer compartments of three compartment sink around drain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device for ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine in front prep area so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed holes around drain pipes leading to wall underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to smoothly seal holes around drain pipes leading to wall underneath three compartment sink for ease of cleanability. Observed cracked caulk above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove old caulk and smoothly recaulk above three compartment sink for ease of cleanability. Observed holes and peeling paint on walls in utility closet with mop sink. Instructed to smoothly repair wall for ease of cleanability in utility closet with three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed wooden shade covering opening in wall between front and rear prep area. Instructed walls and wall coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing areas. Instructed to clean ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in both men's and women's washrooms and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      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 no chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils on premises. Instructed to provide and have available for use during all hours of operation chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Priority violation

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing food guard in front prep between cold holding unit and front counter. Instructed to install food guard in front prep between cold holding unit and front counter to prevent contamination of food during preparation. Priority foundation violation.

      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: Observed boxes of single use items stored on floor in front storage closet and underneath counter in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of clenability. Observed rust interior of rinse and sanitizer compartments of three compartment sink around drain. Non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material instructed to remove rust from interior of rinse and sanitizer compartments of three compartment sink around drain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device for ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine in front prep area so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden shade covering opening in wall between front and rear prep area. Instructed walls and wall coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing areas. Instructed to clean ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes around drain pipes leading to wall underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to smoothly seal holes around drain pipes leading to wall underneath three compartment sink for ease of cleanability. Observed cracked caulk above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove old caulk and smoothly recaulk above three compartment sink for ease of cleanability. Observed holes and peeling paint on walls in utility closet with mop sink. Instructed to smoothly repair wall for ease of cleanability in utility closet with three compartment sink.

      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 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.