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Steak & Egger

1174 W Cermak Rd

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass

Jan 29, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED METAL SPATULA TUCKED BETWEEN WALL AND A PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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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
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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 problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST IN VENTILATION HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 31, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION, WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

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
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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 31, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 24, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-203.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 16, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 21, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 14, 2024

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH DISPOSABLE GLOVES ON HANDLE RAW EGGS AND RAW PORK BACON AND THEN GRAB A CUSTOMER SERVING PLATE TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE. OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TAKE A CONTAINER OF SYRUP FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT TOAST WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS PROPERLY BETWEEN GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 OBSERVED A DISHWASHER WASHING A FOOD CONTAINER AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A HAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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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 46Other

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GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Inspector’s notes

3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED IMPROPER GLOVE USE BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE AND WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

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notedCode 5Other

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 25Food temperature

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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) ON THE MENU THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DINNER, LARGE CHICKEN SALAD, PORK CHOP SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH, CLUB SANDWICH, PORK CHOP DINNER, SHRIMP BASKET DINNER, COUNTRY FRIED STEAK DINNER, HAM STEAK DINNER, HOT TURKEY DINNER, FISH FILLET DINNER, KID'S MENU 6 PIECE NUGGET AND KID'S MENU GRILLED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) FOR MENTIONED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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.

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notedCode 28Chemicals

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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Inspector’s notes

7-209.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES STORING ITEMS (BOTTLES OF WATER, DRINK CUPS) ON TOP OF THE DELI MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP, WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 OBSERVED CLOTHS FOR WIPING KNIVES NOT HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

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