SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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540 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed

16 of 23 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
16 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 18
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING, BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THEDISH ROOM. NOTED FLOOR GROUT IS WORN DOWN THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NOTED AT WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, A 2X2 HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2024
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 21
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on top of a dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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MAR 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No paper towel provided at prep area hand wash sink, instructed to povide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). By the end of inspection mgr provide a roll pf paper towels.

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

Using disposable plastic cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.

JAN 31
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHINE AREA WITH HARD TO TURN KNOBS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASY TO USE HAND SINK TO PROMOTE HANDS WASHING.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR, SUGAR.. ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENERS THROUGHOUT 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN WITH RUST AND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 7
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A) (A)-OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN. HOT WATER TEMP AT MENS REST ROOM WAS 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 2
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

CORRECTED

MAY 26
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND OVER 10 MILK AND HEAVY CREAM CONTAINER WITH OUT DATED USE BY DATE ( 4-13 TO 5-16 ) SOME FOR MORE THAN A MONTH BEYOND USE BY DATE STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO KEEP DAIRY PRODUCT BEYOND STAMPED DATE ON CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WERA.

SEP 27
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED WHITISH RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED CRYOVAC MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND 13LBS OF SLICED HAM, 6LBS OF CORNED BEEF, 4LBS OF PORK CHOPS, 10LBS OF BEEF FILET, 2LBS OF LAMB AND 9LBS OF PULLED PORK VACUUM PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY AND STORED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT BUTCHER SHOP WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED CITY OF CHICAGO HACCP PLAN TO CRYOVAC. ALL FOOD LISTED ABOVE WAS STORED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE CRYOVAC MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO CRYOVAC. PROVIDED ALL CONTACT INFO TO SUBMIT HACCP PLAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CUTTING ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE SMALLER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON SHELVING UNDER STORED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND IN CLOSET OFF OF MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE CLOSET BY STORING ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND.

MAY 3
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY, POOLING WATER DURING STOREAGE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND BETTER AIR DRYING.

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

LOOSE SCREWS AND NUTS NOTED ON PIPES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT OBSERVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASHING AREA & ANY BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE SILVERWARE SOAKING SINK IS NOT WORKING & THE FAUCET WASHER IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. 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.

AUG 18
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

(7-38-030)INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND HEAVY WATER LEAKING UNDER/AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SECTION OF THE POTWASHER SINKS & ANOTHER LEAK UNDER AN ELBOW PIPE OF THE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING BY SILVERWARE SINK & OTHER DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA-MUST PROVIDE. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES IN THIS AREA ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

NOTICED A LEAK ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN-MUST FIX & MOVE ALLSHELVES AWAY FROM THIS SITE. 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

SLOW DRAIN AT THE SILVERWARE SOAKING SINK-MUST FIX. 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
3 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. WORN AND DISCOLORED.

MINORSanitation
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. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.

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. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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