SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7902 S EXCHANGE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 26
2026
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 57F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER SEWAGE DISPOSABLE AT THE TOILET BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE TOILET BOWL WAS NOT ABLE TO FLUSH PROPERLY AND THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SEWAGE WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. PER EMPLOYEES THE SECOND TOILET ROOM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR IS OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONVEY SEWAGE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED THE GROUND AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS AND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AREA AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 8
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT CLEAN INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, CRATES, EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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