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Stowe

Name: Stowe
Address: 3444 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL

3444 W Wabansia

Last inspected Apr 2, 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.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Apr 2, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK CAUSING WATER TO OVERFLOW FROM BUCKET TO FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.

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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 26, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH SMALL HOLES.MUST SEAL.

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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 21, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALL NEAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND HOLES, AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 19, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK REACH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 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

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 19, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 15, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPRX. 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN: BENEATH SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BENEATH SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, BENEATH EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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

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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT WARMER AT INAPPROPRIATE SCALE TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (MINIMUM TEMPERATURE READ OF 150.0F). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES MINIMUM 135.0F TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAIN.