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Seward

Name: Seward
Address: 4600 S Hermitage (1732w), Chicago, IL

4600 S Hermitage (1732w)

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 10, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

No soap provided at hand wash sinks in boys restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Cracked glass shield noted a food service line, instructed to 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 problems

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

No soap provided at hand wash sinks in boys restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 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.

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Cracked glass shield noted a food service line, instructed to 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDLES ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT STORED IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND COVERED IN TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND OPEN WALL IN NORTH CORNER OF COOLING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE , REPAIR WALL BASE 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, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 19, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 27, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FAUCETS IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR DO NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED MINIMUM TIME OF 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS.

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.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: 1ST FLOOR BOYS COLD WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR, 2ND FLOOR GIRLS RIGHT SINK COLD WATER WONT STOP RUNNING, 2ND FLOOR BOYS BOTH COLD WATER KNOBS IN POOR REPAIR, 3RD FLOOR GIRLS LEFT SINK FAUCET KNOB IN POOR REPAIR. DISCUSSED REPAIRS WITH ENGINEER.

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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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE CORNER WALL AREA OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM FOR THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES.

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 27, 2023 · Original Source