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As of 2026-08-11, The Sit Down passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

The Sit Down

PASS
1312 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park ยท Chicago Dept. of Public Health ยท Last inspected 2026-08-11
Routine inspection
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
core violation
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
core violation

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The Sit Down health inspection FAQ

Has The Sit Down passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

The Sit Down passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-11. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did The Sit Down have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 2 violations at The Sit Down's most recent inspection on 2026-08-11. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was The Sit Down last inspected by the City of Chicago?

The Sit Down was last inspected on 2026-08-11. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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