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UNCLE REMUS SFC 1 LLC

1900 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

UNCLE REMUS SFC 1 LLC has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 12, 2021. The most recent inspection, on April 8, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 1, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 12, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15---OBSERVED 2 URINALS IN WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN-DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROX.50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AND APPROX: 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY FROM SAID AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 2 URINALS IN WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS AT CORNERS AT WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616387 DATED:04/25/2025 #53---5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #56---6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/8/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK #1. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF COOKWARE/KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA; COOKWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK #1. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF COOKWARE/KITCHENWARE ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA; COOKWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 1 OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINKS ARE LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVER ON TRASH CAN IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH WITH LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTBULB COVERING/SHIELDING MISSING FROM LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11--NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN KNOT ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMEN WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11--NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17--FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115-- OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN KNOT ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMEN WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND 2 OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THROUGHTOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 92-95F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT THE END OF INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 100.0F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED 110.0F.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • TWO OUT OF THE THREE STOPPERS AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CURRENT STOPPERS OR PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
  11. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. HAND SOAP PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MISSING STOPPERS AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLCE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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