OCT 17
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DAWN LLC.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
1642 E 56TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 17, 2025 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE MISSING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED BOTTLES, BRUSH, FUNNELS, STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK AND PITCHERS OF WATER BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
SEP 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER PANEL AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE; CORRECTED ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINK AND DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREVIOUS SUMMARY ISSUED ON DECEMBER 15, 2023. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 152023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED, THEY MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 122023FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL (7) HANDSINKS ON SITE IN NEED OF SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL HANDSINKS AND WASHROOM HANDSINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE HAS NO CHEMICALS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING RINSE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PLUMBING FOR MACHINE ON SITE MUST PROVIDE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER MUST BE ON MENU AND OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO FOOD ON SITE HOWEVER LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ARE ON SITE. WHEN PRODUCT IS FILLED LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVING OF ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED, THEY MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →