PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

STANDING PASSENGERS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

STANDING PASSENGERS INC. 1458 W Chicago AVE, Chicago 60642 Restaurant
December 3, 2025 Canvass License #2446708
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 3, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No discard date on food containers in prep cooler ( sliced deli, cooked chicken...) instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No Thermometer provided in basement refrigerator. Instructed to provide.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and around blade housing. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and around blade housing. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections