JAN 29
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHIFRESH KITCHEN.
EAT. 79/100
400 E 71ST ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 152025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
SEP 222022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 22
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS/ SUPPORTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE CEILING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
SEP 192022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM WHICH WILL NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK AT 1 OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS/ SUPPORTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE CEILING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
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AUG 242022FAILED17 violations9 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2022
FAILED
17 violations9 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS OR STATE LICENSE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INADEQUATE ASTRAGAL ON DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE THE CLEARANCE GAP BETWEEN PAIR OF DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER OR TEST STRIPS/ DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FACILITY MUST HAVE RUNNING WATER, HOT AND COLD, AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN ONE OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS WHICH WILL NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO VERIFY PROPER SEWAGE DISPOSAL DUE TO NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER DRAINAGE MUST BE DEMONSTRATED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED /VOIDS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS. OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS/ SUPPORTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE CEILING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
UNABLE TO VERIFY ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEMONSTRATE VENTILATION WORKS PROPERLY AT REINSPECTION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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