FONTANO FOODS
1058 W POLK ST, Chicago, IL, 60607
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE TOP RAIL OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. TUNA AT 51.0F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE (IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO EACH OTHER) IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES IN WAREWASHING AREA. ALUMINUM FOIL ON WINDOW SILL AND IN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CONTAINER TO STORE SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR 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.