Food Safety Report: Gus Uncle Remus, 4731 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60644 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 13, 2026
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometers inside coolers. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers inside all coolers.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food bulk containers not covered. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect food from contamination.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn and deep grooved cutting boards. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained surfaces on shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain shelving units.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, bulk containers, coolers, freezers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed smoke buildup, food spills and debris on walls and ceilings in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain walls and ceilings in all areas.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2627021 on 11-13-25:37- observed small white containers of bulk dry ingredients without label stating common name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain. 53-observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in restroom for feminine hygiene products. 55-observed water damaged drywall on ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov