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Sherman

1000 W 52nd St (5200s)

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 1, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

Open can of employee's drinks placed on prep table, instructed to keep away.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 28Chemicals

Official wording

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer not used properly, found sanitizer concentration at 3-comp sink far exceed 500ppm, instructed manager to follow manufacturer recommendation for sanitizer concentration ( 150-400 ppm ), Priority violation 7-38-005.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

Using cloth towels to place utensils to dry at 3-comp sink, instructed to use air drying method only.

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 issues

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

Canvass

Apr 7, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE ANNEX BUILDING SERVING LINE AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING THAWING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RINSE BASIN INADEQUATELY, WATER INSUFFICIENT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ALL BAGS OF CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN.

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 temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTICED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN ROOM 115. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET IN BOYS' BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ENGENEER REPLACED IT IMMEDIATELY.

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, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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