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Graham

4436 S Union (700w)

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Graham last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 3, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Graham ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 3, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 7, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Observed silicon caulking used to seal seams at the base of 3-comps sink trapping dirt and contaminants. Instructed manager to remove caulking and weld to provide smooth surface that is easily cleanable. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

Dusty pipes running above food production area, instructed to remove dust and maintain.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 20, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE TO HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMS WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PERSON IN CHAGRE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 100 PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER (QUAT) STRENGTH BETWEEN 200-400PPM AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF KITCEHNARE AND UTENSILS. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LBS COLE SLAW INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED AND STORED ON TABLE IN GRAHAM BRANCH BUILDING SERVING TABLE LOCATED IN HALLWAY TO BE SERVED TO PRIMARY STUDENTS. SAID TCS FOOD TEMPERATURE READ @50F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 3, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL BASES IN THE EMPLOYEES' BATHROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND WALL AND WALL BASES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 3, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PANTRY AREA STORING DRY GOODS AND IN CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source