APR 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EGG HARBOR CAFE.
BEAT. 38/100
220 E ILLINOIS ST APT 1007 · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, HAM, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD SHELVING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MAR 62025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT COFFEE AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD SHELVING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 192024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER, NEAR BEVERAGE STATION IN REAR PREP, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OVERSHELF IN REAR PREP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACING STRAINER IN HAND SINK IN REAR PREP STRAINING POCHED EGG FLUID IN HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP MAKING HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE, INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REAR PREP AREA: 4 LBS OF DICED TOMATO MEASURED AT 50.6F, 6 LBS OF CHORIZO BETWEEN 56.9F, 10 LB OF PORK SAUSAGE AT 51.4, 5 LBS OF TURKEY BACON MEASURED AT 49.6F, 3 LBS OF LOBSTER MEASURED AT 51.6F AND 5 LBS CHICKEN SAUSAGE MEASURED AT 47.6. 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT NOT HOLDING COLD TEMPERATURES INTERNAL THERMOMETER READING AIMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 50F, COLD HOLD UNIT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 33 LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $155.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OVERSHELF IN REAR PREP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER, NEAR BEVERAGE STATION IN REAR PREP, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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SEP 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0 PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
SEE VIOLATION 59.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT 18, 2023 ON REPORT #2581828. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING STRENGTH AT USE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CORRECT TEST STRIPS TO TRST SANITIZING STRENGTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 182023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 3 LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES AND LINKS LOCATED ON THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION @99.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSILIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATELY 10 DOZEN EGGS RANGING BETWEEN 70.0-75F, 8LBS POOLED EGGS @70F, 75LBS OF PORK CHORIZO RANGING BETWEEN 51.0-53.6F, 15 LBS OF PRE COOKED SAUSAGES @53.0F,8 GALLONS OF MILK @55.0F, 32 LBS OF HALF AND HALF @ 53.0F, 40 LBS YOGURT RANGING BETWEEN 48.0-54.3F, 50 LBS OF LIQUID EGG WHITES RANGING BETWEEN 49.5-55.0F, 45 LBS SLICED DELI MEATS RANGING BETWEEN 49.4-55.0F, 4 LBS TUNA @52.0F, CHICKEN SALAD @49.3F,20 LBS SMOKED SALMON @53.0F, 40 LBS COOKED POTATOES @ 58.0F, 4 LBS HARD BOILED EGGS @ 58.0F, 50 LBS PRECOOKED HABANERO HASH @ 83.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE LOCATED IN A WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR COOLER WITH A COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 54.0F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (HABANERO HASH, YOGURTS, MILK, TUNA, ETC). NOTED 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 58.0F AT THIS TIME WHILE HOLDING TCS FOODS (EGGS, SALMON, DELI MEATS) PRIORITY VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNITS REPAIRED TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING STRENGTH AT USE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE/ 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JUL 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No temperature measuring devices for high temp dish machine , Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
dust build up noted on kitchen ceiling vents, instructed to clean and maintain.
JUN 82022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour...) instructed to label.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
large spoons and spatulas in use stored in standing water container. instructed to keep in controlled temp or under continuous running water.
APR 272021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT DUMPSINK IN COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND TO ONLY USE DUMPSINK FOR INTENDED PURPOSE (DISPOSING OF LIQUIDS, ETC.).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOR INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EGG CARTONS, PLASTIC, AND BUILDUP OF OTHER MISCELLANEOUS GARBAGE ON FLOOR NEXT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR WALLBASE IN DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
OCT 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINKS PLACED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OCT 242019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH CABINETS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE A MATTE PAINTED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
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