SEP 19
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLVD CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
817-819 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2025 · passed
7 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 82025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 148F INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F OR ABOVE IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR AND PATIO BARS.
SEP 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT OUTDOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE MANAGER CHANGED THE EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZER FOR A FULL ONE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. MUST HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD THEN MUST KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. OYSTERS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22, REPORT #2556710 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT KEPT IN BINDER. RECENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 32022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 3
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
NOV 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES, WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT...APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF DUCK ,10 LBS OF GRILLED PORK CHOPS, 30LBS OF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK, 12 LBS OF PEPPERED BACON, 51 LBS OF CHICKEN PARTS , 28 LBS OF MARINATED COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS AND 10 LBS OF LAMB CHOPS ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. NO INVOICES,REVIEW OF SUPPLIER NAMES, WERE PROVIDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE WHOM STATED FOOD ITEMS COME FROM SMALL FARM. UNABLE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTS OF SOURCE WHERE FOOD IS PROVIDED FROM. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT PRINTED WITHOUT ASTERISKING ON SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED/MARINATED MEATS(SEE VIOLATION 11) ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL.ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME BY PERSON IN CHARGE THIS TIME ITEMS TOTAL $909.57. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ADJUSTED UNIT DURING INSPECTION THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 37.5F.MUST RESUME USAGE.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB. MIXED GREENS 46.4F,.5LB ARUGULAR 46.3F,.25LB. ROMAINE LETTUCE 46.4F,10 OZ. CREAMED FETA CHEESE 46.9F,1.6 LBS. CESAR DRESSING 47.7F,13 OZ. SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES 47.2F,.5 OZ. CHOPPED EGG YOLKS 44.5F,7OZ. CHOPPED EGG WHITES 44.8F,6OZ. BOILED EGGS 45.2F,8.34OZ. CAPERS 45.1F,8.5OZ. TOMATOE FONDUE 46.4F,33- RAW SHELLED EGGS 44.9F,2.34LBS SEAFOOD SAUSAGE 45.1F,1.34LBS.BRANDADE 45.6F,5LBS. BLANCHED VEGETABLES 44.8F,1.34LBS.ROMOLAN 45.8F,2LBS. BURGER SAUCE 46.6F,6LBS. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 45.0F,1.25LBS.CARMALIZED ONIONS 46.4F,2LBS.PUREE CARROTS 46.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.29.8LBS.$98(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA,1ST FL. BAR AREA AND REAR 2ND FL. HALLWAY.ALSO EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/14/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE POTS ON DISH SHELVES AND DINING TABLE SILVERWARE AND GLASSES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF OVENS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FROM LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
MAY 182017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK 2ND FLOOR WATER SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED,
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