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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Dripping Sauce

2325 S Michigan Ave

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

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Sep 29, 2026

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

In plain English

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 5Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CENTER AREA OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN CENTER AREA. OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT SIDE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE AREA (DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT) WHICH WILL NOT BE USED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREAS FREE OF DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

In plain English

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

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