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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park

1118 W Fullerton Ave

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

License

Sep 24, 2026

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

Official wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR ALL HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AND DELIVERIES.

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
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING SERVICE REPORT, COPY OF STATE LICENSE, WRITTEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LIST OF CHEMICAL USED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 39Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE HAND SINK, WATER DISPENSER ON THE SINK SIDES.----MUST MOVE BOX FREEZER FOR FROZEN FRUITS AWAY FROM THE UTULITY MOP SINK.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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 24, 2026 · Original Source

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