Magic Jug

6354 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Other
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 22 inspections at Magic Jug, the earliest from 2010. Magic Jug was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 11 times.

Magic Jug scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/3/2025, REPORT #2611578. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTNG ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR FURNACE/STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Aug 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED OPENING GAP WITH BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST-PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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95
Aug 26, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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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 TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INDSPECTION REPORT#2359771 DATED:01/31/2020 #47--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. May 1, 2020 #53--TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID. May 1, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. May 1, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. May 1, 2020 #58 -- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.CORE VIOLATION. Jan 31, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/2/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING GAP WITH BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST-PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (PROCEDURE ON SITE). MISSING NOROVIRUS SPRAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2279915 ISSUED ON 03-22-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE FROM 1:10PM TO 2:10PM.INSTRUCTED PERSONL AND TOLD MANAGEMENT TO GET CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER OR ENROLL ASSIGNED PERSON IN CHARGE (DURING TIME GAP)IN THE FOODSERVICE SANITATION PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:10PM TO 2:10PM TODAY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT PIES,SOUP AND STUFFED CABBAGE ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANGER ON PREMISIS ON SITE WHEN BUSINESS IS OPEN AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOPSINK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IS DIRTY IN CLOSET WHERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT THIS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT CERTIFIED IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.ISTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO ENROLL FOODSERVICE HANDLER TRAINING. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 2, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL/DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED ON THE TOP SHELVE OF THE WIRE RACK SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL POTS,PANS, WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR MUST BE STORE IN THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD AND COOKING NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING/COOKING FOODS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE CUSTOMER PASSING BY THE PREP AREA TO GO TO THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSON ARE ALLOWED IN THE PREP AREA AND NO CUSTOMER CAN GO TO THE WASHROOM SINCE THE WASHROOM IS LOCATED BY THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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86
Apr 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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90
Dec 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER HOSE (FOR CLEANING) ATTACHED TO FAUCET ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER OR REMOVE THE SAID WATER HOSE.
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90
Mar 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Jul 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2014
Routine
17 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. THIS IS THE MAIN COOLER THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT USE TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,BEEF,SOUPS,SALADS,SAURKRAUTS ETC,ETC..ALSO, THE SAID WALK-IN-COOLER CONDENSOR HAS A CONSTANT WATER DRIP ONTO PLASTIC BUCKET ON FLOOR. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F.BUSINESS HAS A TOTAL OF 1 WALK-IN-COOLER,4 CHEST FREEZERS,1 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING WATER,CAN SODAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AN ASSORTED AMOUNTS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,SOUPS,SALADS,SAURKRAUET,BEEF,STEWS,MILK ETC.ETC. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (45.8F-47.7F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 300#OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $800.00. AS STATED PER MANAGEMENT AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.TEMPERATURE OF WATER IS 60.0F DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN A CLUTTERED FURNACE ROOM AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AND 100 PLUS RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA(TMTC)TOO MANY TO COUNT(CLUTTERED).FOUND IN THE KITCHEN AREAS ON BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLE BOARDS,BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS ETC,.REMOVE EXPOSED TRAYS OF OPEN GREEN BAIT BENEATH THE TABLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE ROOMS ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAURKRAUT, POTATO PANCAKES,SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON KITCHEN TABLES,SHELVINGS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOODS STORED. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVINGS WITH ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS MUST BE REMOVED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER UNITS NOT INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF MAJOR DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS REACH-IN COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, FRYERS, OVENS,SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO,MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON LOWER/UPPER WALLS AND AROUND PIPES WHERE NOTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO,ELECTRIC STOVE MUST BE VENTED IF EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. Shelving that had exposed raw wood/peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, coolers, storage racks inside walk-in cooler and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to derail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Outer second rear exit door not maintained. Instructed to replace worn weather stripping.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside furnace room. Instructed to install light fixture.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink in prep area leaking at bottom. Instructed to replace sink to prevent leak.
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74
May 9, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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90
May 2, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Faucet at three compartment not properly installed. Faucet not reaching all three compartments. Owner has a rubber hoses attached at tip of faucet using tape and plastic spoons to extend faucet neck to reach right and left sides. Instructed to install faucet that reaches all three compartment. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: Handsink in toilet roonm not provided with hot running water. Hot water supply at handsink in toilet room has been turned off and hot water not supplied. Instructed owner that hot running water must be provided at sinks at all times. Serious citation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, prep tables, utensils, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and reseal floor with covering.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink slow draining water in sink. Instructed to repair sink to prevent slow drain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuos inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored throuhg-out premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have on proper hair restraints.
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXPOSED SINK PEDAL FOR HOT WATER IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE FIXED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL SHELVES/CABINETS MUST BE CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magic Jug last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magic Jug on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magic Jug?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Magic Jug.

Has Magic Jug's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Magic Jug have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Magic Jug 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 Magic Jug inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Magic Jug is inspected roughly once per year on average.