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Halsted9900 Business Inc

9900 S Halsted St

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Halsted9900 Business Inc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Halsted9900 Business Inc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 19, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Canvass

Oct 19, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4"-1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PETITIONER OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND TONGS STORED USED TO RETRIEVE BEEF IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE TONGS, REMOVE FROM WATER AND KEEP IN A DRY SANITIZED CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BOTTLES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

FOUND A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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 19, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TO GO ITEMS (MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, TAFFY GRAPES, FRUITS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) NOT LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, SOME ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 22, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s Notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED (BEEF). INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:05A.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Inspector’s Notes

3-201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY SELLING MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND TAFFY GRAPES WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE INVOICE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY SELL ANY FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE INVOICE AND COPY OF THE SOURCE'S BUSINESS LICENSE TO SHOW PROOF THAT THE FOODS SOLD ARE FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC (11 BOTTLES OF MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLED JUICES, 19 CONTAINERS OF TAFFY GRAPES AND ONE JAR OF PICKLED CUCUMBERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (C) OBSERVED SOME CHIP RACKS WITH GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 28, 2024

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSRVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AREA SUGAR AND CANDY STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 28, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Oct 19, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH, DEBRIS AND LITTER. FLOORS ARE STICKY AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

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 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOLERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 19, 2023 · Original Source