Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sounding

Name: Sounding
Address: 1200 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Dr, Chicago, IL

1200 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Dr

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass

Oct 29, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 123.2F-125.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ENGINEERING WAS ABLE TO TURN DOWN TO 110-115F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED

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.

Jun 28, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE SOUNDINGS KITCHEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM FEEDING AND OR 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jun 28, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 20, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

License

Mar 20, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jan 23, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND CFM MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CFM MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

License