Three Sons Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Three Sons Restaurant 18 times, with records going back to 2010. Three Sons Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
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.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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May 24, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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May 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO STORED ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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May 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, POTATOES, SOUP) ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING VALVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HOLDING HOT POTATOES WITH A WET LINEN WHILE CUTTING POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS IN CONTACT WITH LINENS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INVERT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND LEFTOVER FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, SLICER, PANCAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED, RE USING ORIGINAL COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO DISCARD AFTER ORIGINAL CONTAINER USED AND USE PROPERLY DESIGNED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Dec 10, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT STORED IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED SOUP, COOKED PASTA, COOKED TURKEY, DELI MEATS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Oct 8, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/14/19 REPORT 2293556 NOT CORRECTED: 57- MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (COOKED TO ORDER EGGS, HAMBURGERS AND STEAK) INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LOOSE DOOR GASKETS AT MILK COOLER AT WAITRESS STATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING COOKED BACON AND COOKED PANCAKES AND PUT ON CUSTOMERS PLATE FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULA, ETC TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED STUFFED CABBAGE, COOKED TURKEY, DELI MEATS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS AND HAMBURGERS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE PEELED BOILED POTATOES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, DRIP TRAYS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RACKS, DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD ACCUMULATION. BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR, CRACKED AND WORN AREAS EXPOSING OLD LAYER OF CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS,AND SHAKE MACHINE, STOVE TOP AND CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN DISH ROOM WET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP. AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW STEAK AND RAW CHICKEN, STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNCOVERED BOXES OF LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY. VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE BEHIND DISHMACHINE LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN OR DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT THE FRONT. CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FAN UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL HANDLES AND CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DIPPER WELL NOT MAINTAINED/MISSING CENTER WATER PIPE/STOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE 1 COMP. SINK AT DISH MACHINE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT GRILL PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT GRILL PREP AREA STAINED AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SIDES OF FRYERS AND FRYER CABINETS, FLAT TOP GRILL, CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE 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 THE FOLLOWING: DRINK DISPENSORS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. 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: WALLS IN NEED OD CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOOR DRAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING/STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Three Sons Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Three Sons Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Three Sons Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Three Sons Restaurant.
Has Three Sons Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Three Sons Restaurant 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 Three Sons Restaurant 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 Three Sons Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Three Sons Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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