The Licking

8827 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

American

Last inspected: Sep 28, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2021, The Licking has three inspections in the public record. The Licking was last inspected on Sep 28, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The Licking's record stops at Sep 28, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 28, 2022

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND BOXES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING / DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ONSITE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Aug 23, 2021

License

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE (TOLIET ROOM, FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, REAR, AND TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE PANELS. OBSERVED ROUGH CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Licking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Licking on file is from Sep 28, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Licking?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Licking.

Has The Licking's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Licking have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Licking means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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