Uprising Theater

2905 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Other

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Uprising Theater has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 25, 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 four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “warewashing facilities” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Uprising Theater's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 25, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR SHELVING UNIT FOR DISHES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WASHED , RINSED, AND SANITIZED, TO ENSURE PROPER DRYING OF DISHES AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: BRICK WALL BEHIND HAND SINK AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL COVERING, BACKSPLASH OR TILES.

Apr 3, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREMISES WITHOUT ANY WORKING COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT/REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BYU FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR SHELVING UNIT FOR DISHES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WASHED , RINSED, AND SANITIZED, TO ENSURE PROPER DRYING OF DISHES AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uprising Theater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uprising Theater on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uprising Theater?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uprising Theater.

Has Uprising Theater's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uprising Theater have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uprising Theater 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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