Dripping Bites
6808 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 3, 2026
Dripping Bites was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · Recent Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found front door not rodent proofed on bottom.torn door sweep. Must repair/replace.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Plastic bag wrapped around faucet of basement prep sink. Must remove plastic bag.
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: Found following not clean: cooking equipment, fryer cabinets, slicer, sinks, shelving units, tables, and insides and outsides of coolers/freezers. Must clean and maintain all equipment.
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: Walls in basement food prep/storage areas improperly repaired with expanding foam sealant. Must remove foam protruding from walls and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Clean floors thought out premises to remove debris and stickiness.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles chicken,eggs,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
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: Foodhandler with no foodhandler certificate. Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Found toxic items not properly stored. Found oven grill cleaner, all purpose cleaner, caulk remover, and degreaser store next to food items. Also, these items stored above food preparation sink. Priority violation.citation issued. 7-38-005. Must store properly away from food and utensils.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not draining. The 3 compartment sink is completely clogged with standing, dirty water and not able to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-030c. Employee was able to clear drains during inspection.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found front door not rodent proofed on bottom.torn door sweep. Must repair/replace.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Plastic bag wrapped around faucet of basement prep sink. Must remove plastic bag.
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: Found following not clean: cooking equipment, fryer cabinets, slicer, sinks, shelving units, tables, and insides and outsides of coolers/freezers. Must clean and maintain all equipment.
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: Walls in basement food prep/storage areas improperly repaired with expanding foam sealant. Must remove foam protruding from walls and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Clean floors thought out premises to remove debris and stickiness.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles chicken,eggs,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
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: Foodhandler with no foodhandler certificate. Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general1 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 dead flying insects in front window-sill near entrance. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
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: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
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: 3-305.11 observed food containers, boxes, drinks, cans, crates, etc stored on the floor in the prep and throughout basement. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-101.17 observed raw wood shelves in basement. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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 an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the interior of all reach in freezers. Must remove excess ice, detail 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: 6-201.11 observed missing and damaged floor tiles and walls throughout main prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
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: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee personal items (phone, earbuds, charger, etc) stored in prep area. Instructed to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the prep cooler to be improper: roast beef 48f, eggs 51f, cole slaw 49f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $100.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing at rear warewashing three compartment sink. Water pool in other basins when ran or drained. Also observed grease trap leaking when water is ran at trhee compartment sink. Instructed to contact a plumber to service three-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
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 containers, boxes, drinks, cans, crates, etc stored on the floor in the prep and throughout basement. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 raw wood shelves in basement. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles and walls throughout main prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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