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CLEAN RECORD

CHICAGO PICKLE EATERY

1308 N MILWAUKEE, CHICAGO, IL 60622

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

89/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

13 total

facility
323%
other
323%
hygiene
215%
contamination
215%
temperature
18%
pest
18%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Code 36

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT OUTER OPENING(S) TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Code 38

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FAUCET AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Code 51

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Code 53

MinorHygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 54

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.

Code 55

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND CLEAN.

Code 55

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Code 55

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.

Code 58

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER FAN AND ON THE TOP SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE.

Code 49

MinorChemical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Code 16

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.