Sip N Dip

January 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH A (CUP,A SMALL JAR OF VASELINE,COSMETIC BAG) STORED ON LEDGE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND REAR SINK A BAG OF FRENCH FRIES,BOWLS AND PLASTIC BAGS IN SAID SINK MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. ARTICLES REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1.5LBS. COOKED SAMOSA-69.8F AT HEAT LAMP THAT IS NOT OPERABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.1.5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC) • MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE (FRUIT CUPS,PARFAITS,ETC) WITH INFO GIVEN.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG WITH BOTTLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SLIDING DOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. • MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2624582 9/30/25 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.: #51-5-204.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 30, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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