Vienna Sausage
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Vienna Sausage 13 times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Vienna Sausage's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room is next to dish washing area, door is propped open, instructed to keep closed.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Storing employees foods mixed with customer's food in walk-in cooler. Instructed to separate.
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86
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNWRAPPED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS, SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR (CAP MISSING), BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAP AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE XOLD GOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 45.6F, CORNED BEEF 48.7F, AND PASTRAMI 47.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT DOGS, BEEF SANDWICHES, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Sep 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE FEMALE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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Jul 12, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 15, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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95
Dec 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FOOD STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOLIET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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67
Jan 31, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of 2 fryers in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, MOP CLOSET IN REAR, OUTSIDE SHED, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM PREMISES. ORGANIZE ITEMS INSIDE OUTSIDE SHED, AND ORGANIZE ITEMS IN MOP CLOSET.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NEEDS CLEANING AT HOT LINE AREA AND STEAMER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
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82
May 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 9, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT END OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTER TOPS OF DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR STAFF WASHROOM AT REAR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR GAP AT DRAIN OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND LITTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vienna Sausage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vienna Sausage on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vienna Sausage?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vienna Sausage.
Has Vienna Sausage's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vienna Sausage have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vienna Sausage 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 Vienna Sausage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vienna Sausage is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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