SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ASTOR CLUB.

BEAT. 46/100

24 E GOETHE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 21, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $26.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH 58F, CHEESE 55F,ONIONS 54F, GUAN CALI (PORK FAT)57F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $67.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE CDPH FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL TO VACUUM PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 13
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP ON THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.

MAY 23
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE/ESSPRESSO MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: FLOOR IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND WALL NEAR UNUSED COOKLINE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

MAY 18
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11: HANDSINKS MISSING IN THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE/ESSPRESSO MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(A): THE FOLLOWING SINK FIXTURES ARE NOT INSTALLED; 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA, 2COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINKS, 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK, AND A HANDSINK INSTALLED IN THE COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SINK FIXTURES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY AND SINK FIXTURES IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH-BASIN OR EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: FLOOR IN STAFF BREAKROOM AND WALL NEAR UNUSED COOKLINE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

MAY 4
2023
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINKS MISSING IN THE COOKLINE, MANAGEMENT OFFICE, AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT PROVIDED ON THE MENU. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISIES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COULD NOT LOCATE BACKFLOR PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER AND WOMENS RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE MANAGMENT RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR AND WALLS SCATTERED THORUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASE COVING MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO FLOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN THE RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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