Chicago Health Dept
671 N ST CLAIR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2026.
OBSERVED BAR FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.5 F AND 45.0 F INSIDE PANTRY REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN AND COLESLAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 11 LBS, VALUED AT $12.00. SAID PANTRY REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F.
OBSERVED SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVEDIN DISH AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COMBO SINK WITH THE DUMP SINK ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN BARISTA STATION. CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOES NOT ACCEPT COMBO SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SINGLE EXPOSED SINK, ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVEDIN DISH AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WHERE A LEAKY PIPE IS SEEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE BAR AREA ON THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN FFECTED AREA. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND /OR DEBRIS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WHERE A LEAKY PIPE IS SEEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
Missing thermometer in several coolers and hot holding cabinet instructed to provide.
Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.
No irreversible thermometer no heat strips on site for high temp dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
Upper panel of ice maker not clean, noted mold like substance starting to form, instructed to clean and maintain.
Obstructed Hand wash sink at coffee/bar station, found 3 brushes glass scrubber placed in hand wash sink, instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any utensils. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Food containers ( fresh cheese ) not labeled in walk-in cooler, also spry bottle in main kitchen with no label. instructed to label and maintain.
Scoop stored in standing water at runners station, instructed to keep under running water.
loose fine wires food strainer, instructed not to use any utensils that's in disrepair.
Condensation noted in walk-in cooler cooling lines where insulation is damaged. instructed to repair and maintain.
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO MARKET AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND LIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON VENT IN FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SODA GUN HOLDER AT COFFEE STATION NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSULATION FOR COLD LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF SEVERAL SEALED BAGS OF FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE PACKAGED ON SITE USING COOK CHILL SPECIAL PROCESS ACCORDING TO CHEF. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN, NO VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR DESCRIPTION.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
DUSTY PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WATER POOLING UNDER ICE MAKER AT REAR,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STAGNET WATER.
FAMILY TOILET ROOM NOT VENTED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE PLANTS IN FOOD PREP/ DISPLAY AREAS.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.1F DATED YESTERDAY 5/5/16 AND 4 CARTONS OF EGGS OUT ON THE FOOD LINE AT 66.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF WORTH APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-38-005A
DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME AND PREVENT FUTURE FRUIT FLY HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL RAW WOOD AROUND SALAD BAR, HOT BAR, AND PREPARED FOOD BAR.
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE FORM OF LADDERS, CARTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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