Err Thang Bussin
3620 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 16, 2026
Err Thang Bussin was last inspected on September 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
September 16, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed inoperable ventilation above cooking equipment. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation above cooking equipment.
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 observed no food handler training. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
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 observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknlowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation above cooking equipment. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation above cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012
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: Observed no food handler training. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
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: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
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 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.