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Hirsch Metro. (H/S)

7740 S Ingleside

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Apr 27, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED UNUSED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN WITH CALCIUM/LIME/RUST DEPOSITS ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED LARGE EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND CAFETERIA NOT IN USE, AND UNUSED CLASS ROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR NOT CLEAN/ORGANIZED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAR FROM MATERIALS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 21, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. 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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE FAUCET ON THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE LEFT 3-COMP. SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589044 DATED 02/02/24 NOT CORRECTED AND OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -#55. OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WALL. -#55. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA. MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

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

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE MILK COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHTBULB MISSING FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND COVER FOR SAID LIGHT. OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN THE DINING AREA NOT ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT TO THE BLOWN/BROKEN LIGHTS IN THE DINING AREA. 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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE BOYS TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT WATER. WATER TEMPED AT 46.2F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER WITH TEMPERATURE OF AT MINIMU OF 100F IN SAID TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITAITON 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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH DIRT/OLD FOOD ON IT. 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER ON THE FAUCET OF THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH VERY LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WALL.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

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