MAR 30
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VIENNA SAUSAGE.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
3847 S MORGAN ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Toilet room is next to dish washing area, door is propped open, instructed to keep closed.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Storing employees foods mixed with customer's food in walk-in cooler. Instructed to separate.
APR 182025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNWRAPPED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS, SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR (CAP MISSING), BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAP AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
JUL 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE XOLD GOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 45.6F, CORNED BEEF 48.7F, AND PASTRAMI 47.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT DOGS, BEEF SANDWICHES, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
SEP 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE FEMALE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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JUL 122021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 15
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FOOD STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE TOLIET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 312018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 31
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of 2 fryers in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
OCT 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, MOP CLOSET IN REAR, OUTSIDE SHED, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM PREMISES. ORGANIZE ITEMS INSIDE OUTSIDE SHED, AND ORGANIZE ITEMS IN MOP CLOSET.
DEC 122016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER NEEDS CLEANING AT HOT LINE AREA AND STEAMER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
MAY 92016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT END OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTER TOPS OF DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR STAFF WASHROOM AT REAR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR GAP AT DRAIN OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND LITTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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