Health Department Citations Are Piling Up, Here’s What Chicago Businesses Need to Know
The Chicago Health Department is out in force lately, and citations are piling up, even for businesses that don't serve food. One of my clients sat through a three-hour inspection and walked away with a handful of obscure citations; the inspector quoted a $250 fine, but that number came from an outdated fine list. City Council raised fines a while back, and my client ended up paying almost double. Another client was cited over a minor issue with their DBA name, which isn't really a Health Department concern at all. Bottom line: your business needs to be in order, because the Health Department is working hard to issue citations. We have a sample inspection report we're happy to send if you'd like to audit your business.
CBS Chicago reports that health inspectors have shut down several Chicago restaurants after failed inspections in recent weeks, noting the city has more than 11,000 restaurants and advising customers to check the dining hall, restrooms, and staff.