JAN 29
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1 N WACKER KITCHEN AND BAR.
EAT. 83/100
1 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GROUND BENEATH OUTDOOR (LOADING DOCK AREA) GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER SOILED WITH SMALL GREASE PUDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REFUSE AND GREASE DISPOSAL AREAS AND ENCLOSURES AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER AND SOIL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL-MOUNTED FIXTURE FOR WATER AND SODA FEED LINES IN THE BAR AREA CONSTRUCTED OF FOIL-LIKE MATERIAL THAT IS NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR COVER WALL-MOUNTED FIXTURE WITH A SURFACES THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG WALL AND CEILING SURFACES ADJACENT TO THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM (LEFT-MOST STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FILTERS ALONG THIS SECTION AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM THAT IS ADEQUATE IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE AND CONDENSATION FROM SOILING ADJACENT WALLS AND CEILINGS.
FEB 272025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using garbage bags as a barrier between clean dishes rack and soiled dishes at 3-comp sink, instructed to use a durable barrier that can be cleaned easily.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional.
JAN 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing and stickers not removed, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing and remove stickers.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable containers as a food scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Soiled utensils holding area at 3-comp sink adjacent to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier in between.
APR 32023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER IN THE DISH ROOM NEAR THE DISH MACHINE BEING BROKEN AND TAPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 92022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND SAID DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 170F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND MENU MISSING WRITTEN DISCLOSURE. OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
OCT 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT WAITRESS STATION-COFFEE,SOUP AND FINAL FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH STORED IN COOLERS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOORS ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TILT SKILLETS ) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TILE GROUT ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SEVERAL COOLING UNITS
JUN 72018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MEAT SLICER , HOT HOLDING UNIT IN USE, AND OTHER FOOD EQUIPMENT .NO HAND WASHING SINK IN LOWER LEVEL AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR REMOVE ALL PREPING AND FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WAITER STATION WHERE BREAD OVEN IS USED TO KEEP BREAD WARM, OPEN FOODS WITH STORED PLATES AND WATER PITCHERS, GLASSES.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SIN AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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