SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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600 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed

6 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY SLICER) RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD LOOSE. MUST REATTACH SPLASH GUARD TO SAID HANDWASH SINK.

MAR 11
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 4
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL REPORTS FROM: 07/27/2020, 09/20/21, 03/29/23, 1/9/2024. NO 2025 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN & BEEF) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 15 POUNDS TOTAL VALUE $50.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR CURING & VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS, OF SLICED CURED BEEF PRODUCT IN FRONT PREP, IN WALK-IN COOLER: 15 POUNDS COOKED BEEF IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING WITHOUT USE BY DATE, 20 POUNDS OF RAW BEEF IN CURING SOLUTION WITHOUT USE BY DATE WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $550.00 INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF CURED, COOKED/MARINATED MEATS(SEE VIOLATION 29) 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 BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP LEAKING FACET IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

AUG 4
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED YEAST BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR LIQUOR AND STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN SAID AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS WITH WATER, INTRUCTED TO PLACE IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.

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JUL 25
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled, salt, sugar... instructed to label and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

clogged drain line for soda gun holder at bar, instructed to repair and maintain.

APR 7
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE ONE.

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