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126 E CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60616

FailFeb 25, 2025Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
3Recorded 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 EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 63.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Code 33

33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. OBSERVED THE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENT DUE TO PREP DATES OF 02/25/2025. A TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. TCS FOODS WERE REMOVED INTO A PROPERLY WORKING UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON TAG REMOVAL.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Code 36

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH/SALAD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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, 2025 · this eventCanvassFail
Mar 26, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Mar 21, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Mar 19, 2024CanvassFail

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