SEP 15
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FREEHAND CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
17-19 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 15, 2025 · passed
8 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 42025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2025
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER COCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 172024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS, OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OCT 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN (IN USE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN A LITTLE DIRTT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN OUTSIDE THEMOMETER ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOLING UNITS IN STORAGE SPACES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN 1ST HALLWAY AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING (INSIDE AND OUT). NOTED LIQUOR WELLS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH STICKY SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PREP SINK OUTSIDE OF BAR IN SMALL HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING INTO BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME TRASH AROUND RECEPTACLES ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, TRASH AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, KITCHENWARE STORED UNDERNEATH SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED NEAR ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 192022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to provide.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
bulk food containers ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ice scoop not stored properly, kept on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in clean holder.
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JUL 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND OLD FOOD SPLASHED ON WALL NEAR LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE LOWER LEVEL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AND BAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
OCT 32019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE STEAMING MILK AND AT THE CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE 0PPM ON TEST STRIP, 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 REPAIRED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE TESTING . MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
AUG 32018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNS POSTED AT HANDWASH BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASH BOWLS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF LABELED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDERS ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER IN GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLES NOT WEARING ADEQUATE HAIR RESTAINTS AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
OCT 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF CRUSHED ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN ON UPPER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CAST IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT AND CONTAMINATION.
JUN 22017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CITRUS JUICER NOT CLEANED NEXT TO BAR, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD SPILLS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FLY TRAP FIXED ON WALL CLOSE TO DISH MACHINE NEAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED AT CAFE COUNTER, MUST REMOVE.
SEP 72016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD SPILL INSIDE COFFEE PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR CREAM COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 312016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2016
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD SPILL INSIDE COFFEE PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR CREAM COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND BOTTLES ON SHELVES AT MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR, AND 20 ON WALL, SHELF AND BOXES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF INSPECTION REPORT# 1447974 DATED 9/3/2015 PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#18)(#14) OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, 30 ON WALL AND CEILING IN HALLWAY WHERE STAIRS LEAD UP FROM KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION AND REMOVE/MINIMIZE SMALL FLYING INSECTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
SEP 32015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS (CHEESES, BRISKET AND BEANS, SALMON, BRISKETS, VOLK, SOPROSATO ETC.) STORED IN VACUUM PACKAGED PLASTIC IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND ALSO A SOUS VIDE MACHINE IN USE AT FRONT BAR AREA FOR EGGS MANAGER STATED THAT THE FOODS IN QUESTION WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 15LBS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS AND APPROX. 51LBS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL APPROX. VALUE $225.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, 30 ON WALL AND CEILING IN HALLWAY WHERE STAIRS LEAD UP FROM KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND TOASTER ON PREP COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
APR 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA OF DUST AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, PARTS.
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