APR 8
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE REMUS SFC 1 LLC.
BEAT. 37/100
1900 N AUSTIN AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15---OBSERVED 2 URINALS IN WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12026FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2026
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN-DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX.50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AND APPROX: 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY FROM SAID AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 2 URINALS IN WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS AT CORNERS AT WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616387 DATED:04/25/2025 #53---5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #56---6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/8/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
APR 252025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK #1. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF COOKWARE/KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA; COOKWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK #1. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF COOKWARE/KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA; COOKWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 1 OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINKS ARE LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH WITH LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB COVERING/SHIELDING MISSING FROM LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11--NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN KNOT ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMEN WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17--FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115-- OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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JUN 32024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN KNOT ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMEN WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND 2 OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 92-95F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT THE END OF INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 100.0F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED 110.0F.
MAR 22022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TWO OUT OF THE THREE STOPPERS AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CURRENT STOPPERS OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
AUG 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HAND SOAP PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING STOPPERS AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLCE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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