Chicago Food Violation Code 56: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting

Severity: minor | Category: Facilities

What This Means

Adequate ventilation must be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, and smoke. Lighting must be sufficient for safe food handling.

Health Risk

Poor ventilation leads to grease buildup, mold growth, and condensation that can drip into food.

Common Examples

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