SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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540 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed

15 of 19 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD BAR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

FEB 18
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT RUNNING WATER, PIC INDICTAED PIPE BUSTED INSIDE WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Soda fountain machine not clean around dispensing panel, instructed to clean and maintain.

MAR 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 55.3F. 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER.FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $25. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-005.

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

PREP COOLER AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS WHERE TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETR ARE PLACED IN THE REAR SIDE OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOELR WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY VIEWED.

MINOROther
62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
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MAY 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND AN IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF A TCS FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED POTATOES STORED IN METAL CONTAINERS COVERED TIGHTLY WERE AT 68.8 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER IN EMPLOYEE CAFE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER LOCATED ON EMPLOYEE CAFE SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

NOV 1
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A CAN OPENER ON PREP LINE COVERED IN RUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAN OPENERS.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD ON PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SEP 7
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
18. PROPER COOKING TIME & TEMPERATURES
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

3-307.11- SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR AND HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A) (B) (A)- OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAID.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR AND HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WERA.

OCT 11
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED LINENS, BROOMS AND OTHER MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS (OIL, BEETS) STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

SEP 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL THE CPDH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER: HOUSE MADE SALAD DRESSING, 50 DEGREES, 16 LBS, $3; CHICKEN, 50 DEGREES, 2 LBS, $4.50; CHEESE, 52-54 DEGREES, 14 LBS, $12; EGGS, 52 DEGREES, 4 LBS, $2.50; YOGURT, 52 DEGREES, 20 LBS, $20; CUT MELON, 51 DEGREES, 10 LBS, $2; PASTA, 50 DEGREES, 9 LBS, $3.75; CHICKEN SALAD, 50 DEGREES, 8 LBS, $4.25; POTATO SALAD, 51 DEGREES, 8 LBS, $4.25; SHRIMP, 50 DEGREES, 8 LBS, $4.25; TUNA, 51 DEGREES, 6 LBS, $4.25. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED LINENS, BROOMS AND OTHER MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS (OIL, BEETS) STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

NOV 9
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER MOUNTED ON THE SERVING LINE COUNTER WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

JAN 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR SELF SERVE CEREAL STATION RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE AREA. OLD DRAINAGE PIPE IN FLOOR UNCOVERED AND CONTAINING DEBRIS. REMOVE DEBRIS AND COVER OLD DRAINAGE PIPE.

MAY 3
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE CRUMB CATCHER TRAY FOR THE PIZZA OVEN.

MAY 23
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER FOR MILK DISPENSER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 26
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UPPER RIGHT DOOR GASKET OF A 4-DOOR COOLER IS NOT ALIGNED-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN BUTCHER ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY PREP SINK AT COFFEE/SODA STATION (CAFETERIA) MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

AUG 18
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 14-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL & CEILING TILES (SOUTH) OF THE CAFETERIA DINING AREA; 4-ON WALL AROUND HANDSINK; 5-INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UPPER RIGHT DOOR GASKET OF A 4-DOOR COOLER IN NOT ALIGNED- MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS, AREAS UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK OF THE SODA/COFFEE STATION & INSIDE A CLOSET STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KETP CLEAN & DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, AT COLD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL AFFECTED WALLS (BY PESTS) MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; DUSTY CEILING VENTS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. MISSING BASEBOARDS TILES IN BUTCHER ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF 2-COMP SINK (BUTCHER ROOM) MUST BE FIXED. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

DEC 1
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT/COLD HOLDING UNITS, DRINK MACHINES, COFFEE AREAS ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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