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126 E CERMAK RD , CHICAGO, IL 60616

FailMar 19, 2024Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
7Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 76.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Code 22

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVING LINE. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WHERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE: SHREDDED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (48.5-49.6F), EGGS (45.0F), CHICKEN TERIYAKI CHICKEN (48.7F), BUFFALO CHICKEN (47.6F), AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (44.7F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS AT $85 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Code 33

33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 46.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE ORANGE CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE FLOORS WHERE THE METAL SHELVING UNITS AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER CABINETS UNDER THE REGISTER AND THE FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS BEHIND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Code 51

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Code 58

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Published inspection history

6 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
Jan 7, 2026ComplaintPass
Mar 4, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Feb 25, 2025CanvassFail
Mar 26, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Mar 21, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Mar 19, 2024 · this eventCanvassFail

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