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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Bad Butter

1653-1655 W Cortland St

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

License

Apr 16, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (SHEET TRAYS, POTS, PANS, BOWLS) THROUGHOUT FACILTIY NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE DOUGH MIXERS, DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE CLEAN AND MUST BE READIY AVAIBLE,

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BRICK WALL NEXT TO STOVE LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE PREP/ SERVICE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, OPENINGS BETWEEN THE LOWER BRICK WALL AND FLOOR SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE REAR BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

License

Mar 12, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

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