AUG 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 62/100
1400 W 46TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 29, 2025 · passed with conditions
2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NOT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @65.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. NO TCS STORED INSIDE EQUIPMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON CURTAINS AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE EQUIPMENT.INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 72022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12021FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2021
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT 3RD FL. HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND ALL TOILET ROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LEDGE AND IN BETWEEN MOTOR OF UNUSED DELI DISPLAY COOLER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 3-4 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND 2ND FL. PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE LINE PIPES ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST WRAP OR COVER PIPES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK ON 3RD FL. AND HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES ON 2ND & 3RD FL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN ALL UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LETTER NOT PROVIDED FROM MANAGEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN CONCRETE WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS IN 2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ON 3RD FL. UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS IN 3RD FL. PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES,CLOTHING) FROM LOWER SHELVES IN 3RD FL. PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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