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Scissor & Fork

3968 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-04
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2026)
Sanitation issues found across 4 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Other minor
2026-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

2026-02-24 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE HOT AND COLD WATER. EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEAM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR SHOW LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP OR INTERCEPTOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS WITH DOORS WITHOUT SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN BOTH UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST PRIVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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