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Morgan Manufacturing

401 N Morgan St

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Morgan Manufacturing last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Sep 23, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Morgan Manufacturing ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Oct 29, 2026

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ALL INTERNAL PANELS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK MOLD BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO STORED ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILUP. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. #CITATION ISSUED.

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 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF WHITE LEDGE IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

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 HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CMOOTH AND EASILY SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF GLASSES STORED NEXT TO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MIXING EQUIPMENT IN PREP, PREP TABLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDER VENTILATION HOOD, ROLLING CARTS, ALL LIQUOR WELLS AND ICE STORAGE BINS LOCATED IN BARS THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOORS, BASEBOARDS, LARGE FLOOR DRAINS AND WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED SPLATTER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ALL CEILING VENTS LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLES AS WELL AS FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEMS

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Ice maker not clean, light film build-up of mildew like noted on ice maker interior surfaces, Instructed manager to clean 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, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 3, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TOPS OF THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TOPS OF THE CONVECTION OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL FEMALE WASHROOMS.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

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