PASS
Risk 1 (High)
FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA (CHICAGO) LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA (CHICAGO) LLC
(AKA: FOGO DE CHAO)
661 N LA SALLE DR, CHICAGO 60610
Restaurant
January 14, 2025
Complaint
License #1196816
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 14, 2025. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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