JUL 10
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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564 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 10, 2025 · passed
5 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT 2 ICE MACHINES AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE BEING STORED.MUST RELOCATE OR PROVIDE LIGHT AT STORAGE AREAS.
NOV 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found the following TCS foods held at improper temperature in prep cooler. 5lbs of moist mozzarella cheese at 52.1f, 3 lbs of tomato marinara sauce at 54.2f and 6 lbs of cooked ground beef at 64.6f. Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Food discarded valued at $20. Priority violation 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Prep cooler at pizza station not holding proper temperature, air temp at 64.5f where TCS food held. Instructed manager to maintain 41f or lower for all coolers. Priority violation 7-38-005, cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Several food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep utensils in-use at a clean surface.
OCT 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: MEAT BALLS W/ RED PASTA SAUCE AT 125.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE DISH AND BROGUHT THE TEMPERATURE UP TO 165 AND HOT HELD IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAR CONTAINERS WET AND STACKED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT DISHES AFTER SANITIZING AND PROPERLY AIR DRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL (FOUNDATION) LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM(S) EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUL 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT) TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF SAUCE 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 QTS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 72022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINER BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THAT THE DUMPSTER COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND BOXES ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS DUE TO THE OVERFLOW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
OCT 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT PIZZA STATION HAND SINK.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE ON MENU TO IDENTIFY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIUOLATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE, BLACK WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY ABOVE TO GO DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS. MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID AND DEBRIS IN SPACES BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR / GROUT TO MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
JAN 142020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED (WOBBLING) LOOSE BASE OF FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTED.
MAY 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, SHELLFISH, BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO LICENSE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Inadequate utensils sanitizing, found no sanitizer 0 ppm, at front bar low temp dish washing machine at final rinse. Machine was running on an empty sanitizer container and in use at time of inspection, with plastic container and bar utensils inside unit. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Critical citation issued. 7-38-030. By the end of inspection a new sanitizer container was placed and a proper concentration of 100 ppm obtained.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed prepackaged bags of custom ice cubes, for public consumption, stored in front bar freezer with no dates or labels. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed chipped and peeling paint on stair case wall leading to basement area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed clutter in dry storage area on west wall in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to organize, remove necessary items, detail clean and maintain at all times.
OCT 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING ON THE PATH FROM THE BASEMENT KITCHEN TO THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE PATH TO 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AN OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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