Hutchinson Commons Food Court
5700 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 15, 2026
Hutchinson Commons Food Court was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain in the dishwashing area under the three comp sink. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents above the fryers in the waz waz station. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoop for dry rice being stored in rice. Instructed to store outside of product in a clean sanitized manner.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Sheild missing on hood ventilation in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment at the thai food area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees in food court serving areas without proper hair restraints; instructed to provide and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-comp sink in kitchen at rear. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure or reminder for the risk of raw or undercooked foods on menu board at sushi station.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for main kitchen hot holding unit,saffarin hot holding unit.
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 an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear delivery door frame.must make door frame tight fitting.
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: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in saffarin prep area.
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: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 3- door reach in freezer.
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: Must clean debris build up from ice dispenser at soda machine,walk in cooler #2- shelving units,fryer cabinet in basmas kitchen.must delime dish machine in main kitchen.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky compressor line in walk in cooler #3.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor along wall behind ice machine and 3- door reach in freezer in main kitchen.
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: Must repair or replace damaged wall inside of walk in cooler #2.
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: Must clean dust build up from ceiling and compressor unit in walk in cooler #2. And dead insects form light shield in asada prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of grill near burrito station and rear exterior of large cooking equipment in main kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floor around and under dishmachine in main kitchen. Clean floor in walk-in cooler in rear area by storage room. Clean floor drains under the one comp sink in the food court by the burrito station and clean floor drain by the three comp sink in the main kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean vents above cooking equipment in hooded systems where needed.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance. Previous serious violation from report # 1960280 on 09/13/2016 not corrected. (18)noted evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 40 small flies in the rear dish washing area,storage areas, in the rear prep area and in the front prep and service areas. Must remove evidence of insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean cooking equipment and ventilation as needed throughout all prep areas. Also detail clean the interior of storage cabinets in the einstein bagel prep area. Must remove dust build up on the light shields above the front service line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must remove the peeling paint on the ceiling in the mop sink closet.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods noted at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 8lbs of cooked rice at improper temperatures noted between 119-122 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous hot foods at 140 degrees f and above. Also noted approximately 8lbs of sliced tomatoes,shredded cheese, sour cream,guacamole, and corn salad at improper temperatures ranging between 51-65 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector’s note: No detergent being used at the dish machine. Instructed to use a suitable detergent at the dish machine during the wash cycle. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects and rodents on site. Noted approximately 30-35 mice droppings scattered throughout the rear storage cages and in storage cabinets in the einstein bagel prep area. Also noted approximately 10 small flies in the rear dish washing and storage areas. Must remove evidence of insects and rodents, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. (chicken,rice,etc) must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean cooking equipment and ventilation as needed throughout all prep areas. Also detail clean the interior of storage cabinets in the einstein bagel prep area. Must remove dust build up on the light shields above the front service line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must remove the peeling paint on the ceiling in the mop sink closet.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on safron & papa johns,noodles & subway,qdoba walk in cooler and freezer #1,noodles prep cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from shelving units ,cold & hot holding units lower shelves,safron steam table lower shelf,qdoba-fryers,grill table.chicago grill-grill table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor drain in dish washing area,floor & floor trim in subway & papajohns w.i.c.,noodles & safron w.i.f,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall trim in qdoba walk in cooler,caulk at hood in chicago grill.must clean debri and dust from walls in subway,hood & filters at papa johns,chicago grill,main kitchen
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood in main kitchen.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice at compressor in walk-in freezer, instructed to remove ice, and repair/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed table storage area and inside chip warmer not clean in qdoba mex grill area, instructed to clean.also in the papa johns area need to clean inside the hot holding unit.observed einstein bagel rear interior of ovens not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in front dish machine, instructed to remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint above the bread oven at the subway station, instructed to remove peeling paint, and reseal.also clean ceiling vents dusty, and inside the kitchen ceiling light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed two lights out under rear cooking hood, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine leaking water thru the door when the rinse cycle is on, instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior top panel of the large ice machine in the rear prep area. Detail clean the vents above all cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls throughout prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace burned out light bulb in mop sink closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must provide a sanitary container to store the ice scoop at the ice machine in the front prep area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Must have all coolers,freezers,hot holding units and all other equipment on and operating to verify that they work properly. No citation issued
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities in poor repair. Water from dish machine over flowing onto floors when dish machine turned on and not able to properly wash,rinse and sanitize multi use items. Also, hot water at 3 compartment sink at 95 degrees f. Must provide hot water at 3 compartment sink that is adequate for manual dish washing. (110-120 degrees f)no citation issued
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects and rodents on site and outer openings not protected. Noted approximately 50-55 mice droppings scattered under prep table at papa johns service area,under the steam tables at the noodles and saffron service areas,along walls in the dock area and in cabinets and along walls in the einstein bagel prep area. Also noted 1 live roach on the wall in the einstein dining area. Also noted 1/4 inch gaps along the bottom of the rear exit door. Must remove insects and rodents,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Must also repair so that door is insect and rodent proof. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair unfinished wall tiles in the qdoba prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield on lights above the rear prep area along the cook line where missing. Must provide more adequate lighting above the noodle and saffron service areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow device at all the beverage dispensers directly connected to the water supply. Repair leaky pipes under the 3 compartment sink. Repair the leaky faucets at the 2 compartment sink and at the one compartment sinks as needed.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler at improper temperature of 55.0 degrees f. Must repair and maintain at 40.0 degrees f. Critical violation. No citation issued.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Noted potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 40lbs of cooked chicken in walk in cooler at improper temperatures ranging between 48.2-50.1 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees f and below or 140 degrees f and above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must properly wash,rinse and sanitize multi use items. Must also properly store items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Seal small opening along bottom of the side exit door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the following: interior top panel of the ice machine,vent covers over cooking equipment and light shields above prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls under all sinks,service counters and prep tables,behind coolers and cooking equipment and throughout prep and storage areas. Must remove food debris and spills. Must repair broken wall tiles under the 3 compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(rice ,flour,.etc.)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found some food containers not stored properly on top of ice machine.(must store inverted)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found ceiling in poor repair inside walk in cooler.(chipping paint).
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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.