SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1201 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 10, 2025 · passed with conditions

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
9
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 10
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: 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.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 81.5F/82F/81.5F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 83.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 82.1F, BATHROOM 83.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

APR 24
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 17
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE TWO FRONT HAND WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS AT BOTH STATIONS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE COFFEE STATION AREA UNDER THE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2608947 WITH THE CORRECT BY DATE OF 3/11/2025 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #38 6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF REAR RIGHT EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT(RIGHT SIDE) AND RIGHT(LEFT SIDE) DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 11
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF REAR RIGHT EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT(RIGHT SIDE) AND RIGHT(LEFT SIDE) DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

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