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THE CHICAGO DINER INC
3411 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60657
Health Inspection: violations
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-05-19; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source
3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-05-19), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-05-19: Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
- Critical: CHI-29 — COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED AND COOLED PASTA, RICE, MASHED SWEET POTATO, QUINOA, SEITAN, AND A VARIETY OF SAUCES. ETC IN PREP KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR AND WALK-IN COOLERS AREA. FACILITY ALSO REHEATS PRODUCT IN ROP BAG. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- Not Critical: CHI-32 — VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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