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Lincoln Park (H/S)

2001 N Orchard (700w)

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

May 27, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINK IN FRESHMAN BUILDING NEXT TO STALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM MEASURING AT 75.2F. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER SINKS AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS UNTIL THE SINK NEXT TO STALL IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 21, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORING IN RIGHT SIDE WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WHITE RESIDUE/MILK SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OX EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

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 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER'S CURRENT CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED.

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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 15, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OFF THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM.

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 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND PREVENTING THE LID FROM CLOSEING PROPERLY. SOURCE OF HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. COMMERCIAL GARBAGE COMPANY SERVICED DUMPSTERS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). COS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS OFF THE MAIN PREPARTAION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST BUILD UP.

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 A DIM LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source

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