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John Milton Gregory

Name: John Milton Gregory
Address: 3715 W Polk (800s), Chicago, IL

3715 W Polk (800s)

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(A, D) OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED WASH BASIN FAUCET NECK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN Edit

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HOTDOG, CORN AND CHEESE PIZZA'S ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE DUTY AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENCER AND ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE COLD AND HOT WATER KNOBS MISSING ON ONE OF THE SINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE OFFICE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

Canvass

Sep 17, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF OVENS IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX STAFF/STUDENT RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. WOMEN'S RESTROOMS PROVIDED WITH COVERED RECEPTACLES PER LAST INSPECTION REPORT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR UNISEX RESTROOMS AND ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source