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Deneen

7240 S Wabash (45e)

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 10, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 8, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT SERVICE LINES AND PREP AREA NOT MEETING MIN. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER. HOT WATER TEMP. RECORDED AT 62.4 F AND 62.9 F AT SERVICE LINES AND 77 F IN PREP AREA. MINIMUM TEMP. REQUIREMENTS FOR HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IS 100 F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 13Contamination

Official wording

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 4 DENTED CANS OF PINEAPPLES ON SHELF IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT/REFUSE ANY SHIPMENTS OF FOODS WITH COMPROMISED PACKAGING. ONLY ACCEPT CANNED AND PACKED FOODS THAT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION THAT PROTECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTENTS, PREVENTS EXPOSURE AND IS FREE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUSED

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KTCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK,BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: TURKEY SLICES 45.7 F, SAUSAGE PATTIES 46 F, BOILED EGGS 45.5 F, CHEESE STICKS 46.9 F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 46.8F. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 40 LBS VALUED AT $172. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SOUTHEAST REAR DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AT ALL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR GYM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

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

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING STALL DOORS IN BOYS WASHROOM NEAR 203 AND GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR 222A. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STALL DOORS IN WASHROOMS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CAPS ON FAUCETS IN GIRLS WASHROOM 222A AND BOYS WASHROOM, MISSING SOAP DISPENSERS IN BOYS WASHROOM 203. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

DOOR #5 NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO THAT IT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS A BUILD UP OF FOOD/DIRT AND HAS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

PINK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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