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Sage Dining Services

3751 N Broadway

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sage Dining Services last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 10, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Sage Dining Services ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 10, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY STORAGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

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

Canvass

Sep 10, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FAUCET OF TWO (2) COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM BEHIND WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER ARE TURNED ON SEPARATELY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source