Da Local Boy
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Da Local Boy has been inspected 12 times since 2015. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Da Local Boy's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PROTEINS, COOKED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S OR UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON-SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF IN-USE UTENSILS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE FRONT GRILL LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE FRONT GRILL LINE AREA DRAWER COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AND MISSING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GRILL LINE AREA DRAWER COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DEFLECTOR CAP MISSING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DEFLECTOR CAP FOR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 26, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Clean utensils rack placed next to mop sink at dish room, instructed to install a barrier or move away.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food, Instructed to use proper scoops.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED ON A KNIFE STORED AND ICE MACHINE AROUND THE BIN TO MAINTAIN IT. ALL THINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR COOKED RICE (15 QUARTZ) AT 47F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COOLING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER PLACED COOKED RICE IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER TIGHTLY COVERED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER FOR COOLING, RICE AT 116 DEGREES F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF APPROVED COOLING METHODS. FOOD HANDLER UTILIZED APPROVED COOLING AT TIME INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #22
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,ONE 5 POUND PANS OF DUCK AND ONE 5 POUNDS PAN OF PORK COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 46-61.3 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN COLD HOLDING DRAWER AREA. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR LOWER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 9 POUNDS $ 80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REST ROOM IN DISREPAIR. WALL OPEN PIPES PLUMBING EXPOSED DRYWALL MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN RESTROOM IS DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 120-LBS OF GUMBO WITH BEANS, POTATOES,VEGGIES (DATED 1-17)YESTERDAY INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F-51.8F.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MAMAGER,CDI COST APPROX $ 60.00. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT IN CEILING IN WASHROOM DUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO SOILED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP, AND DUSTY LIGHTSHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND CLEAN LIGHTSHIELD.
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90
Aug 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SHELF WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UPPER AND LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN OR RE-PAINT WALL AERES.
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95
Mar 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT ,(BROOM DUST PANS)NOT MAINTAINED,DIRTY.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN CLEANINGEQUIPMENT AFTER USE BEFORE STORING.
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Nov 10, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN TOILET FLUSH KNOB IN THE RESTROOM TOILET WATER TANK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Local Boy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Local Boy on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Local Boy?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Da Local Boy.
Has Da Local Boy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Local Boy have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Da Local Boy 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 Da Local Boy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Da Local Boy is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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