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Northwest Ecc

5252 N Long

Last inspected Apr 1, 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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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 1, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 16, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN ROOM 110 WITH NO WATER. BATTERY ON DISPENSER APPEARS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING; OBSERVED HOT WATER WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 82 F IN ROOM 204 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLOGGED TOILET IN BATHROOM ON THE RIGHT OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TOILET.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 27, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPLATING HOT LUNCH FOR CHILDREN WITHIN KITCHEN. ALL PLATES WERE THEN PLACED ON A LUNCHTABLE CONTAINING NO FOOD GUARD. ALL CHILDREN COME TO THE TABLE TO TAKE A LUNCH. OBSERVED NO FOOD GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CHILDREN COUGHING, SNEEZING, OR TOUCHING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 FOOD GUARD WAS BROUGHT TO SITE TO PROTECT PREPLATED FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CORRECTED.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 6, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM 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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source

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