APR 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DEBEVIC'S RESTAURANT.
EAT. 79/100
159 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2026 · passed with conditions
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.8 F AND 48.0 F INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER-DRESSING, MAYONAISE, CHEESES, TOMATOES, PASTA, GREENS, TUNA AND ROASTED PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 42 LBS, VALUED AT $209.00.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SANDWICH REACH IN PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F. FOUND DRESSING, PASTA, TUNA, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
JUN 52024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FOOD WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CUP AND MAINTAIN ALL BEVERACE CUPS COVERED WITH A STRAW TO PREVENT SPLASHES AND CONTAMINATION.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEM STORED ABOVE FOOD AT THE REAR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SO THAT THEY CAN NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE REAR PREP LINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SALAMANDER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE WALL NEXT TO STOVE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES.
MAY 282024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FOOD WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CUP AND MAINTAIN ALL BEVERACE CUPS COVERED WITH A STRAW TO PREVENT SPLASHES AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED REAR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH PINK RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF ICE MACHINE, DRAIN AND DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEM STORED ABOVE FOOD AT THE REAR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SO THAT THEY CAN NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE REAR PREP LINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SALAMANDER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE WALL NEXT TO STOVE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES.
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JUL 202023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN ICE CREAM STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER IS NOT ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not washed properly, observed a food handler placing raw beef patties on grill then handling bread and sliced tomatoes without washing hands nor changing gloves, instructed to have employee wash hands as needed. Priority violation 7-38-010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0pp obtained on final rinse while machine was being used, instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when ready.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found a container of 3 lbs cooked chicken at 118.3f, a container of 5 lbs cooked sausage at 122.2f, both food containers placed a way of hot holding in prep area. instructed to hold Hot TCS foods at 135f or higher. priority vioaltion 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $20.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Unapproved thawing, found frozen poultry being thawed in standing water, instructed to thaw according to health code.
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Soiled rags placed on cutting boards, instructed to keep in a sanitized solution.
JUL 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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