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Hedges

4747 S Winchester Ave

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Feb 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

No hands washing sign in kitchen staff restroom. Instructed to post.

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 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Facility using cloth towels to place wet utensils on, instructed not to use cloth towels in drying process.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 18, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND PRE-K ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

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 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 5# OF MILK IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS(MILK) AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF MILK AT A COST OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER NEAR WALK-IN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 54F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND NOT TO BE USED AT THIS TIME UNTIL RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT BEHIND TOILET AND SINK IN RESTROOM IN PRE-K ROOM 101. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS 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 AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

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