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2101 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649

FailJan 16, 2026Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
2Recorded 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: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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 27, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Jan 16, 2026 · this eventCanvassFail
Feb 3, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Jan 27, 2025CanvassFail
Apr 23, 2024Short Form ComplaintPass
Feb 5, 2024CanvassPass

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