Chicago Food Violation Code 38: Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

Severity: critical | Category: Pest Control

What This Means

The establishment must be free from insects, rodents, and other pests. Evidence includes live or dead pests, droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, and tracks.

Health Risk

Rodents carry Salmonella, Hantavirus, and Leptospirosis. Cockroaches spread E. coli and trigger asthma. Flies transfer pathogens from waste to food.

Common Examples

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