35th Street Redhots
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited 35th Street Redhots 11 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Dec 26, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (BUCKETS, CONTAINERS) IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA WITH ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (BUCKETS, CONTAINERS) IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA WITH ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.12 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD AND HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AND NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT SHUTTING OFF THE FACILITY'S WATER SUPPLY DURING CONSTRUCTION. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED WHILE LOW PRESSURE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY REACHED 85F. MANAGER STATED THE FACILITY WAS UNAWARE OF THE WATER BEING SHUT OFF BY THE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT NOTICE TO FACILITY. MANAGER SPOKE WITH THE WATER DEPARTMENT DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE WATER DEPARTMENT RESTORED ADEQUATE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THAT THE FACILITY'S WATER WAS SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CONSISTENTLY CHECK COLD AND HOT WATER IN FACILITY BY FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS. OFFICE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW SHRIMP IN AN ICE WATER BATH. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS AND BACK EXIT DOOR OPENED WITHOUT SCREENS TO PROTECT INSECTS FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOORS OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENS TO PROTECT FROM ALL PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT REAR METAL PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. NOTED SOME RUSTING ON FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHELING OR REFINISH TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. NOTED BOXES OF POTATOES ON PALLETS.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE PRODUCT WITH A RACK OR ELEVATED PLATFORM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ICE MACHINE,MOPSINK,HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER PALLETS NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT IMMEDIATELY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AT ICE BIN NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEVE
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Nov 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, A BUCKET IS USED TO COLLECT WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD BAGS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE OR A WIRE RACK ABOVE FOR PROPER AIR DRY OF UTENSILS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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78
Oct 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP FROM DRAIN LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. WASTE WATER BACK UP
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED UNABLE TO TURN HOT WATER ON TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT TOP OF MACHINE. MACHINE WITH MOLD AND SLIME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WINDOWS AND DOORS OPEN WITH HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 1 BEE, 2-3 HOUSE FLIES, 8-10 FRUIT FLIES. WINDOWS IN NEED OF SCREENS IF LEFT OPEN. DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/8 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE WINDOWS, DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBIS. FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. BROKEN TILES IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. WALL AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT DRY WALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR AREA AND SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. ALSO FLOOR TILES IN SPOTS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR SPLASH GUARD INSIDE ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE SELF DRAINING RECEPTACLE WHERE BEVERAGES WITH ICE CUBES STORED. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILDUP. REPLACE WORN WOOD SHELF NEXT TO AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TRACKS AT REFRIGERATION UNIT, CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REFRIGERATION UNIT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY WATER HEATER, STORAGE AREA, AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL SECTION IN POOR REPAIR ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL PREP AREA LOCATED AT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID AREA. REPLACE UTILITY SINK, LARGE CRACK INSIDE BASIN AND WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 35th Street Redhots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 35th Street Redhots on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 35th Street Redhots?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 35th Street Redhots.
Has 35th Street Redhots' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 35th Street Redhots have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 35th Street Redhots means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 35th Street Redhots inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 35th Street Redhots is inspected about once every two years on average.
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