Food Safety Report: Jr's Red Hots, 2345 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 26, 2026
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305.12 observed food items stored on floor in storage/prep space. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units and elevate (onions, potatoes etc) at least 6 inches off floor to prevent contamination.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed vent above ice cream prep station with dust and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102.13 observed 1 of 2 food handler certificates for food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102.13 observed city of chicago certificate holder during inspection without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report 2637024 on may 18, 2026. They are as follows: observed previous core violation not corrected from report 2617789 may 20th 2025. Violations are as follows: 6-201.11 observed chipped paint on the walls in the storage room/utility sink area. Noted concrete floor paint coating is also peeling/chipping. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls and floor are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable. 6-201.13 observed wall base in toilet room peeling off wall, instructed to repair and maintain. Noted prep table added in front of said wall during this time. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. 5-501.113(b) observed outside dumpster not in compliance. Noted lid with large hole in middle. Instructed to provide tight fitted, durable and able to prevent feeding source for pest. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued. Instructed to correct above violations as required. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov