CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT MEAT
1368 1/2 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60615
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FRYER GREASE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 15, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.