CLEO'S SOUTHERN CUISINE
2826 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60657
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- License
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS PROVIDED NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH UNISEX WAHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.