11 Dining

1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2019, 11 Dining has four inspections in the public record. 11 Dining was last inspected on May 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 11 Dining is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

May 15, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALSA AT 51.5, HAM AT 46.0 F, EGGS AT 45.0 F, AND HASH BROWNS AT 54.5 F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD COOLER AT 50.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SIGN POSTED ON COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE COOLER BEFORE INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 18, 2019

License

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH, CARDBOARD BOXES ETC, ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 11 Dining last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 11 Dining on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has 11 Dining's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 11 Dining have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 11 Dining means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 11 Dining inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 11 Dining is inspected about once every two years on average.

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