Ssp America
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Ssp America has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ssp America is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SOILED APRON NOTED HANGING ON STORAGE RACK NEXT TO CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO STORE SOILED LINENS/APRONS PROPERLY: in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN WAREWASHING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SURFACES OF STOVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN COLD PREP KITCHEN AREA NOT DRY, WET SURFACE DUE TO BEING RECENTLY CLEANED. FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING AND PREP AREA BEING USED AT THIS TIME. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES
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Apr 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586838 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS, AND ON FLOORS IN THE STOREROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAY LINES ON METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE DISH AREA WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SHLEVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK CLOGGED, FILLED WITH WATER AND NOT DRAINING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS AND ON FLOORS IN STOREROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE GAUGES INOPERABLE AT WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES AWARE OF ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING ROOM NOT CLEAN, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SPIDER WEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS T0ILET ROOM
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95
Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ROLLING RECEPTACLE CARTS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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90
Dec 18, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ROLLING RECEPTACLE CARTS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jul 29, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR LOADING DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AS A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 4, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON SOUTH SIDE DOOR IN RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN MEN LOCKER ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ssp America last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ssp America on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ssp America?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ssp America.
Has Ssp America's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ssp America have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ssp America 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 Ssp America inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ssp America is inspected around two times per year on average.
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