SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SAUCY PORK HYDE PARK, LLC..

EAT. 88/100

1164 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 8, 2025 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT (BUS TUBS) TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTENATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 14
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP STATION AND IN THE REAR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND 1 COMP SINK.

NOV 17
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOME BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE STOVE AND FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

DEC 15
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM ON CEILING; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN COVER IN WASHROOM ON CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFCATES.

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JUN 15
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

JAN 31
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED LID MISSING ON RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

JAN 24
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (41.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED LID MISSING ON RECEPTACLE IN NORTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

MAY 20
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR MISSING LID FOR RECEPTACLE AT 1ST UNI-SEX WASHROOM.

MAY 13
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT COLD WATER FAUCET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR MISSING LID FOR RECEPTACLE AT 1ST UNI-SEX WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SPILL AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND PREP TABLE ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK.

DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking on TCS foods in coolers and walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

JUL 26
2018
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

JUL 25
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FACILITY WILL SELL UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALL DOCUMENTATION FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN PREP AREA AND FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. BARRIER MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 →

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