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CHEW ON THIS

7544 W ADDISON ST · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHEW ON THIS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595451

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582647

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582207

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580994

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561725

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561418

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND WORN COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-9-21 INSPECTION# 2492633.VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492633

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012;CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS(FORKS,SPOONS)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE AT CEILING BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (BAKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MAKER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE IN CLEANING.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/22/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492482

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346136

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: : OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -NO MENU ON SITE-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315785

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEW ON THIS · 7544 W ADDISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD AT UPPER LEVEL AND TUBING OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -NO MENU ON SITE-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIZZA WARMING DEVICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN PIZZA WARMING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS AT WALL ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK' PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET GARBAGE DUMPSTER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHTS AT CEILING FANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

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254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2690341.

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