MAR 16
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE NORDSTROM.
EAT. 100/100
55 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 16, 2026 · passed
Passed all 10 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
AUG 82024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ALONG LIQUOR RACK NEXT TO BEVERAGES AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO DESIGNATED AREAS BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALT AND DRY SPICES USED FOR BEVERAGES STORED WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER IN AREA OF BAR EXPOSED TO FREQUENT SPLASH AND OTHER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN-USE TO PREVENT OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AND DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PROPERLY-COVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES STORED ALONG BEVERAGE PREPARATION COUNTERS NEAR FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 22021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST GARAGE DOOR IN LOADING DARK (WHERE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS STORED). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON SHELVING IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN AREAS BEHIND BAR (PITCHERS NO LONGER USED, ETC.). MUST ORGANZIE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR MATS UNDER BAR NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
DEC 192019PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
FEB 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SODA GUN DISPENSER DRAIN LINE IS CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PANNINI REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 51.1 F, ROASTED PEPPERS AT 50.6 F, TURKEY AT 50.9 F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 46.1 F, HOWEVER SAME PANNINI REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATAURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP AREA FOOD BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SILICON PEELING FROM VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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 →