Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2013, Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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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 10, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN COUNTER SPACE AND CHAFING DISHES SET UP FOR BUFFET AT BAR TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER MOVABLE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED: THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND 350 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER BUTCHER AREA, NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WALK-IN COOLER BUTCHER AREA MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PERFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Dec 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD (SAUSAGE, FISH, CHEESE, BEEF AND CHICKEN) STORED IN THE DELI PREP COOLER AND FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR A SPECIAL PROCESS TO VACUUM PACKAGE MEATS OR OTHER FOODS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WOMEN'S 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Oct 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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90
Mar 18, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AT THE MAIN BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN FRP BOARD AT THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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90
Jan 20, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR A SPECIAL PROCESS TO VACUUM PACKAGE MEATS OR OTHER FOODS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, GRILL AND 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE DELI PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REUIQRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2345536 DATED 0N 11/13/19 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. '1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. ''1/2-3/4'' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,2ND FL PATIONDOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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90
Oct 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVING A TOASTED BUN FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEEDED TO ADD TOPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BUN.ALSO. BARTENDER CUTTING AND GARNISHING DRINK WITH READY TO EAT (LEMONS AND LIMES) MUST PROVIDE TONGS,GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX.28LBS.OF FROZEN TCS FOODS (GROUND CHICKEN AND SALMON) PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING(ROP) EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER.ALSO. OBSERVED A ROP MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK/FIRE PUMP ROOM COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BLACK GARBAGE BAG.PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE AN APPOVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHOD ON THE PREMISES.APPX.28LBS.$140.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FROZEN FOOD AND PLACED BACK INTO CHEST FREEZER AND ON VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS,MARINARA SAUCE,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:00 P.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (SALMON AND GROUND CHICKEN)INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION # 29 FOR CITATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS,1ST & 2ND FL. HAND WASHING AREAS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND INSIDE OF ALL TOILET ROOMS,NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATES FOR WHEN LAST USED SHELLFISH ON 90- DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,2ND FL. PATIO DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED PIC THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION CAN OCCUR WITH OUT PROPER USE OF GLOVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT BUTCHER AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP IN MAIN PREP AREA & DELI AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,STOVES AND OVENS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1- COMP SINK IN PREP WALK IN COOLER,TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN STAFF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRWELL,MISSING ACCESS PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ACCESS GREAT STUFF AROUND PIPING AND FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP IN FRONT BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR ING MAIN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT FIRE PUMP/MOP SINK AREA,1ST FL. REAR STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD AND/OR WHILE IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN FOOD OR IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: - FOUND 2LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED DUCK BREAST PASTRAMI IN THE WALK IN COOLER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE- FACILITY CAN NOT VERIFY SOURCE OR SUPPLIER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM SOURCES THAT COMPLY WITH LAW. OPERATOR DISCARDED SAID FOOD WITH A STATED VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE BAR DISH MACHINE NEAR THE EVENT SPACE TO NOT BE SANITIZING CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADJACENT DISH MACHINE FUNCTIONING AND SAID DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - FOUND FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: 25 IN BASEMENT, 30 AT BAR AREA, AND 10 NEAR SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD AND/OR WHILE IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN FOOD OR IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found the following hand washing sinks in facility not properly maintained: Front bar hand sink without paper towels; rear bar hand sink without paper towels; and hand sink inside walk in/meat cutting area without soap or paper towels. Operator provided soap and paper towels to all handsinks during inspection. Instructed all hand sinks must be maintain (with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found meats stored on wooden boards inside display case (butcher's wooden boards come pre-treated). Instructed to replace those boards which have become raw (from cleaning and use) or ones that have become heavily soiled, or have deep cracks in them.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dirt and dust build up on the upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean. Found debris build up on corners of dish machine. Instructed to detail clean. Must maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found debris build up floor drain covers in dish area and in basement near ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found soiled walls behind ice machine. Instructed to detail clean area and maintain.
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Oct 1, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE BINS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT ON WALLS, CEILING AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE BEIN IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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86
Aug 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIF RACK, MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT IN THE MEAT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHEVLES OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING LOOSE BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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82
Oct 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SOME REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW,
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NOT REACTING TO LOW TEMP SANITIZING STRIPES,
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SODA GUN FROM IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM HAND SINKS,
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY, FIRST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST RESTRICT CUSTOMER ENTRY,
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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: REAR DOOR BY EVENT SPACE NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT BEHIND FIRST FLOOR MEAT MARKET COUNTER DISPLAY AREA, MORE LIGHT NEEDED BY FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward.
Has Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Chop Shop Llc — Chop Shop/1st Ward have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
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