Gus Uncle Remus

4731 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Gus Uncle Remus. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Gus Uncle Remus on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WHITE CONTAINERS OF BULK DRY INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABEL STATING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF SINGLE DOOR WHITE FRIDGE WITH RUSTING DAMAGE AND SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED DRYWALL ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2025
License
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON HOT WATER NOZZLE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH MISSING FILTERS, AND MAILFUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gus Uncle Remus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gus Uncle Remus on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gus Uncle Remus?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gus Uncle Remus.

Has Gus Uncle Remus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gus Uncle Remus have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gus Uncle Remus means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.