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The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park

Restaurant

1118 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Sep 24, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Person in charge lacks required sanitation certificate, a critical foundation violation.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge has no Chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment.
  • No licensed pest control log book on premises with required documentation, service reports, and chemical records.
  • Missing metal stem thermometer to monitor hot and cold food temperatures.
  • Splash guards needed between three-compartment sinks and hand sink; box freezer must be moved away from mop sink.

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 #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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Inspection History

The Garage Chicago Lincoln Park has had 2 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Sep 24, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

6 violations