Canvass
Oct 1, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Racine Plumbing
2642 N Lincoln Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Sep 13, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
12 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURINGN INSPECTION. IPRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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 issuesnotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TALL 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN WITH AMBIENT AIR 50 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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 temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES ON BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND WALL SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, USING ONLY SOLID, NON-POROUS AND EASY TO CLEAN LINERS. ALSO NOTED SHELF AT BOTTOM OF KITCHEN PREP TABLE RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED DAMAGED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM PORTION OF WALL, CEILING CHUTE IN KITCHEN WITH BLACK DRIPPINGS, GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BASEMENT "FOOD" WALK-IN COOLER WITH FRONT INTERIOR LIGHT BULB BLOWN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
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 issuesnotedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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 issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TOP INTERIOR AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES 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 problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS RAW CHICKEN BREAST 44.4 F, AND CUBED RAW CHICKEN 45.1 F IN KITCHEN 1 DOOR DELI COOLER, RANCH SAUCE 49.8 F, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE 47.4 F, BUTTER MILK 48.2 F IN KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND CHEESE CURDS 45.6, SWISS CHEESE 46.7 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 44.9 F, AND AMERICAN CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS VALUED AT $1200 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER, UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 5, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 19, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 12, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ALL UNUSED WOOD PILED UNDER THE STAIRWELL AND BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8-4-22 REPORT #2561721 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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 problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGERS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 temperaturenotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND THE TOP OF THE CHEMICAL CONTAINER FOR THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source