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EMA

74 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

61/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jun 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

17 total

contamination
635%
temperature
424%
facility
318%
hygiene
212%
chemical
16%
pest
16%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH HOSE HOOKUP IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY COOKING AND PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON FAUCET, EXPLAINED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR STAFF TO USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

Code 10

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY COOKING AND PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 53.4f LOCATED IN 4 DR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Code 22

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 47

MinorContamination

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BY COOK STATION. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY AND POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION.

Code 55

MinorChemical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BEHIND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Code 16

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from June 2025290 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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