Uncle Remus Sfc 1
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2021, Uncle Remus Sfc 1 has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Uncle Remus Sfc 1 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15---OBSERVED 2 URINALS IN WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX.50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AND APPROX: 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY FROM SAID AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616387 DATED:04/25/2025 #53---5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #56---6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/8/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN-DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 URINALS IN WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS AT CORNERS AT WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK #1. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF COOKWARE/KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA; COOKWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH WITH LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINKS ARE LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB COVERING/SHIELDING MISSING FROM LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK #1. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF COOKWARE/KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA; COOKWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11--NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN KNOT ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMEN WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17--FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115-- OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN KNOT ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMEN WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 92-95F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT THE END OF INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 100.0F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED 110.0F.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Mar 2, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TWO OUT OF THE THREE STOPPERS AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CURRENT STOPPERS OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Aug 12, 2021
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HAND SOAP PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLCE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Remus Sfc 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Remus Sfc 1 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Remus Sfc 1?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Uncle Remus Sfc 1.
Has Uncle Remus Sfc 1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Remus Sfc 1 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Remus Sfc 1 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 Uncle Remus Sfc 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Remus Sfc 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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