Chicago Diner Logan Square
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Chicago Diner Logan Square has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Prep cooler at main kitchen missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Damaged gasket at rear double door cooler door, Instructed to replace.
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE AT HANDSINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT 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 DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE LOW REACH IN COOLER ON THE HOTLINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO BOTTOM SHELF FOR PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL INSIDE. INTSRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY TAKE PLACE. (SHOWED PROOF OF ORDER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 OF GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 4 SCOOPS USED FOR SERVING FOOD ON THE HOTLINE SITTING ON TOP ON THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS PROPERLY INSIDE CONTAINERS OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC BEING USED AS A LINER FOR THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE LOW REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE LOW REACH COLD PREP COOLERS LOOSE AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE EDGE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE TRASH CAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE TOMATO SLICER UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH A BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE PREP TABLES BEHIND THE HOTLINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (EMPLOYEE CLOTHING) STORED ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR DOOR WHERE POTS AND PANS WHERE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP IN AREA DESIGANTED FOR ITEMS.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED AND A OPEN BOTTLE OF SODA ON TOP SHELF OF COLD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND INFORMED THAT THERE MUST BE A AREA DESIGNATED FOR PERSONAL DRINK AND OR FOODS.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CHIPPED SURFACE OF THE CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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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 PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DUMP SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER CLEAN IN PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR,BASEMENT,PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.FLOOR DRAINS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
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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 STORAGE AREA,FURNANCE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed outside trash dumpster with garbage piled up over the top of container causing lids to be unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so that garbage is well maintained and lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two short dessert coolers and on the saute station cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation wrap on basement vents located above dry storage to be in poor repair with cuts, holes and not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER. RICE 46.4F BROWN RICE 46.1F, SOY PROTEIN 97.5F, CHICKEN (CUBAN STYLE) 46.6F, MASHED POTATOES 44.4F, SPICY BLACK BEANS 49.5F,TOFU 50.8F, SOY 47.6 (SERVICE COOLER),FROSTING 54.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 560 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1100 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:- NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING FRUITS IN BOWLS FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVE; LEAVE THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO GET MORE FOOD PRODUCTS THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND NOT CHANGING THEM; THEN CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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May 8, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVED AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID,SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVED AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under hevy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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May 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AT COOKLINE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECTION WALLS OF EXPOSED BRICK BEHIND BAR SERVICE MUST BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Nov 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, DOOR LEADING INTO RESTAURANT MADE OUT OF PLY WOOD, NEW DOOR IS ON ORDER, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BRICK WALL IN FRONT STORAGE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Diner Logan Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Diner Logan Square on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Diner Logan Square?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chicago Diner Logan Square.
Has Chicago Diner Logan Square's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Diner Logan Square have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Diner Logan Square 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 Chicago Diner Logan Square inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Diner Logan Square is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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