SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DJ'S GREAT ROOM/LAYLA & RINGO'S.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

920 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed

4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18
2026
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH WALK IN COOLING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, SPILLAGE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AROUND SOME OF THE AIR VENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGER MORGAN ERICKSON. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

OCT 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

OCT 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR WITH THE FINAL SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 171F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH THE MINIMUM SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE LYING AT THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHERS WITH GAUGE READING 190F/181F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISE HAS THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS BUT QUARTZ CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

APR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NON SERVICE ANIMAL IN FACILITY(PET DOG). OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH DOG ALREADY IN FACILITY UPON ENTERING FACILITY. OBSERVED DOG CLIMB UP ON TO COUCH WITH CUSTOMER. CORRECTED ON SITE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CUSTOMER MUST BE APPROACHED TO ASK IF ANIMAL IS A SERVICE ANIMAL. CUSTOMER STATED NO DOG WAS NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED CUSTOMER WITH NON SERVICE ANIMAL(PET DOG)THAT THEY NEEDED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY. CUSTOMER AND NON SERVICE ANIMAL LEFT THE FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 9
2025
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 28
2025
PASSED
0 violations

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