Flo & Santo
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Flo & Santo 16 times, with records going back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited 10 times.
Flo & Santo's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER, AND SPILLAGE ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
May 19, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORNMEAL AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 10 PPM AT BOTH BARS IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 84.5F-96.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FACILITY WAS USING QUATS SANITIZERS. THERE WAS CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW DISHWASGING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORNMEAL AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE ONE ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12 OBSERVED LIQUID DRAINING INTO A FILLED BUCKET LOCATED IN REAR BEER TAP COOLERS. LIQUID shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW.
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A VARIETY OF SEASONING AND SPICES STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER BUCKET. TOXIC MATERIALS AND FOOD MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE SEASONING AND SPICES FROM THE TOXIC MATERIAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569176 CONDUCTED ON 1/4/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. IF THOSE FOOD HANDLERS ARE STILL EMPLOYED BY THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT OR REAR BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT OR REAR BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WATER AT BOTTOM OF BEER KEG COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID DRAINING INTO A FILLED BUCKET LOCATED IN REAR BEER TAP COOLERS. LIQUID shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, OUTSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS.
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Dec 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS WATER COMES UP IN ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN REAR BAR, FRONT BAR, AND IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 6, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE REAR BAR, FRONT BAR, AND MIDDLE SERVING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 2, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO FOOTNOTE OR REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FOUND ALL VENTS LOCATED OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERT. ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSWARE AT 10 PPM. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 PPM - 100 PPM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE, FAUCET HEAD IS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. ALSO FOUND PAN INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK SAID PAN IS IN HANDWASHING SINK BASIN FILLED WITH CANDY LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. BAR IS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO FOOTNORE OR REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTEAND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL VENTS LOCATED OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERT. ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AND STORED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DOORS ON THE FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE PIZZA OVEN WITH WORN RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN. -THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SHORTENED. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE HOSE SO THAT IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE WATER WHEN COMPARTMENTS ARE FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING HAD FOOD, DIRT, GREASE OR CALCIUM BUILD UP: THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE DEEP FRYER (ON THE LEFT), THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE BARS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -THE FLOORS IN THE PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND REACH IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: HEAVY BLACK AND GRAY SLIME BUILD-UP NOTED IN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). ICE DICCARDED AND ICE MACHINE IS BEING CLEANED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN STAIR CASE ABOVE REAR SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINGE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Mar 31, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE COUNTER INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE FOOD IS PASSED TO THE SERVER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS FOR THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR SODA NOZZLES WITH ACCUMULATED SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.
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Oct 28, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BOTH BARS, CLEAN GUN HOLDERS, AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASE BOARDS AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN 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: WALL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. DRYWALL DAMAGED. WALL AT TAKE OUT AREA IN NEED OF FINISHING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, OR INSTALLING TUBES WITH END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINB AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE KEPT IN THIER OWN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flo & Santo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flo & Santo on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flo & Santo?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Flo & Santo.
Has Flo & Santo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flo & Santo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flo & Santo 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 Flo & Santo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flo & Santo is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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