The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 24, 2026 Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer to monitor all hot and cold food temperatures and deliveries.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: No licensed pest control log book on premises with all required documentation including service report, copy of state license, written floor plan with list of chemical used. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards between the three compartment sinks and the hand sink, water dispenser on the sink sides.----must move box freezer for frozen fruits away from the utulity mop sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must install a one compartment prep/dump sink in the food preparation area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate