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333 E BENTON PL, CHICAGO, IL 60601

FailMay 13, 2026Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
13Recorded 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 1

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Code 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICED TURKEY,HAM,EGGS,MEATBALLS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 22

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 0.5 LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-47.1F.1LBS. EGG FOLDS-45.6F.0.5LBS. LEAFY SPINACH-57.3F.1LBS. GUAC-46.4F. INSIDE OF VEGETABLE PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 33

33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF VEGETABLE PREP COOLER AT 48.9F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 36

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON FRONT LINE AND NO-WORKING THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR OF MEAT PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 37

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON MENU BOARDS,WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CRAWLING INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 39

39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.

Code 53

53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRTY HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Published inspection history

4 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
May 20, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPass
May 13, 2026 · this eventCanvassFail
Feb 26, 2025CanvassPass
May 14, 2024CanvassPass

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