SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EDIE'S ALL DAY CAFE BAR.

BEAT. 37/100

675 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 28, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN ESPRESSO 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.

JUL 20
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED CHICKEN, TUNA, EGGS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE CHEF ON SITE PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET THAT IS USED TO CUT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON PREP-LINE AND IS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING WHICH CAN LEAD TO CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION. MANAGER EMPTIED BUCKETS AND STORED UTENILS IN EMPTY CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AT LEAST 5 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE BACK PREPARATION KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

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

SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SOTRAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN ESPRESSO 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BACK COOKLINE AREA AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 16
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING OVER PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES.

DEC 9
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AT LEAST 6 PROHIBITED ANIMALS (BIRDS) INDOORS PERCHED ON DECORATIONS, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO TABLES, ON CHAIRS, AND ON TABLES IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING OVER PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS BEHIND THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK ADJACENT EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE & REMINDER LANGUAGE ON MENUS REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS, THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED MIDDLE THRESHOLD ON FRONT DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS & FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 3
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 30
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN REAR DISH AND PREP AREA AND AN ADDITIONAL 2 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT ENTRANCE TO BAR NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FIST SIZED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNUSED TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE ALCOVE NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR BOTH UNITS SO THAT THEY FUNCTION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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