License Re-Inspection
Oct 6, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park
1118 W Fullerton Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Sep 24, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026.
- Has The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 24, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsLicense
Sep 24, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s Notes
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR ALL HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AND DELIVERIES.
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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING SERVICE REPORT, COPY OF STATE LICENSE, WRITTEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LIST OF CHEMICAL USED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE HAND SINK, WATER DISPENSER ON THE SINK SIDES.----MUST MOVE BOX FREEZER FOR FROZEN FRUITS AWAY FROM THE UTULITY MOP SINK.
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 contaminationnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source