SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AURA.

BEAT. 47/100

5701 N LAKE SHORE DR · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 21, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (POPCORN KERNELS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

AUG 5
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 5-203.11--- NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.15--- NOTED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH LARGE HOLE AT THE GRILL LINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 4-301.14---- NOTED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE PREMISES. SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 26
2024
FAILED
26 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT BURGER BUNS, TOPPING FOR FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER INSTRUCTED COOK TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. WOMEN'S WASHROOM MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 81.5F AND MENS AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREMISES NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE PREP HAND SINK WAS BEING USED TO THAW FOOD NOTED IN A FOOD CONTAINER WITH WATER, THE DISHWASHING HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN. STAFF REMOVED THAWING FOOD AND MOVED THE COOLER AND GARBAGE CAN. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS PRODUCED WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD IN A ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED ONION AT 68F, CEVICHE AT 51.8F, CHICKEN AT 52F, FISH DIP AT 44.2F. ALSO NOTED PASTA SALAD AT 46.5, COOKED PORK AT 62F AND COOKED VEGGIE BURGERS AT 69.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOOD SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE ON THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED COOLERS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F WITH COOKED ONION AT 68F, TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60F WITH CEVICHE AT 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

NOTED IMPROPERLY THAWING FOOD INSIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS AND LOCATIONS TO THAW.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

DISHWASHER NOTED WITHOUT AN EFFECT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN DOOR ON THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER AND ATTACHED WITH A ROPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED THE DISH MACHINE ON THE PREMISE NOT OPERATIONAL, NOT IN USE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT RESUME USE UNTIL C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 83.8F AND HAND SINKS MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 84.5F AND 85.4F. WATER WAS NOT RUN FOR 20 MINUTES AND HOT WATER TANK WAS ABLE TO RESTORE ITS HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UTILITY SERVICE SINK THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LOCATED IN A CLOSET HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH LARGE HOLE AT THE GRILL LINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TWO DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE PREMISES. SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-23 REPORT #2578298 NOT CORRECTED. #38-REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.#44-NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN BROADS OR SHELVES FOR PROPER DRYING OF UTENSILS. #52-NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL ONE UPON BEING INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED,BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA AND HNAD WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN BROADS OR SHELVES FOR PROPER DRYING OF UNTENSILS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED RUSTY CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO THE TABLE AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL ONE UPON BEING INSPECTED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS 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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