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Docks

Restaurant

112 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620

South Side

Apr 8, 2022 โ€” Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspection found approximately 100+ mouse droppings throughout the facility, including food prep and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Extensive evidence of rodent infestation with droppings found under sinks, on food storage shelves, and throughout the restaurant. Pest control service required.
  • No certified food manager on duty while handling ready-to-eat foods like fish, chicken, cut lettuce, and sliced tomatoes. A certified manager must be present at all times.
  • Person in charge lacks required food manager certificate and no signed employee health policies are in place.
  • Handwashing sinks blocked by cardboard boxes and condiments, missing soap at rear sink, and no paper towels or hand-drying devices at prep area sinks. Walk-in cooler and counter refrigerator lack thermometers.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE MACHINE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SODA CADDY IN REAR AREA,UNDER FRONT HAND SINK,SERVICE COUNTER AND CABINET AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/8/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #1 โ€” PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Inspection History

Docks has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 25, 2026.

Sep 25, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Sep 17, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

1 violation
Jul 24, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Jul 24, 2023Pass

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Jan 20, 2023Out of Business

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Apr 25, 2022No Entry

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Apr 20, 2022No Entry

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Apr 8, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

19 violations