DEC 4
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GOOD FUNK/ BEATNIC ON THE RIVER.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
180 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed
3 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 82025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap at front prep/ area where staff were handling seafood, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand drying provisions/ paper towels provided at prep hand sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 5 lbs of raw shrimp held in prep cooler at 62.3f, instructed manager to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. shrimp discarded valued at $50.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Improper thawing of frozen seafood, Instructed to thaw Frozen meat according to health code.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No thermometer provide at 1st floor kitchen walk-in cooler, instructed to install.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
JUL 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND NEAR THE SALAD LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS NEAR THE DISH ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292023FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2023
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR PAPER TOWEL IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND CLEANSER AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND CLEANSER PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE DOWNSTAIRS BAR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND NEAR THE SALAD LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS NEAR THE DISH ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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MAY 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED STRAINER LOCATED IN HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. OBSSERVED LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE DRAIN PIPE DRAINING IN HANWASHING SINK LOCATED AT LL BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STRAINER FROM SINK AND TO DRAIN DISH MACHINE IN AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION. HAND WASHING SINK MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLES WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK ON FIRST FLOOR. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 78F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON SPIGET OF EXPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EXPRESSO MACHINE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
EGG SAUCE FOUND IN 1ST FLOOR BAR COOLER WITHOUT 7 DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH 7 DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 OZ $5 OF EGG SAUCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT NEAR WARE WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN TO SITE AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED RACKS IN KELVINATOR COOLER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SOILED RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS NEAR BASEMENT DISH STORAGE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT WARE WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS.
APR 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 10 LBS OF HUMMUS (CHICK PEA DIP ) AND COOKED EGG PLANT DIP STORED ON COUNTER TOP AT 73.2F, 10 LBS OF WHOLE SHELL EGG ON PREP TABLE AT 72.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOOD AT PROPER TEMPS OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.0
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND SOUP TUB BEING COOL DOWN WITH COVERED LID. INSTRUCTED TO UNCOVER HOT FOODS DURING COOLING DOWN PROCESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD ( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CARPET AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOLDY WOOD PANEL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. UNFININSHED WOOD BEHIND WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
FEB 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES AND EXPOSED DUCT VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS BARE CEMENT POROUS AND CARPET NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE (COVING) IN DISREPAIR IN WARE WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FEB 212019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS, NO HAND SINK IN SALAD/APPETIZER PREP AREA AND CAFE AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED HAND SINK MUST BE OBTAINED, INSTALLED UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN RESTROOM AREA OF FACILITY HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR NON FUNCTIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FACILITY LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE SANITIZER RESIDUAL TO HIGH ABOVE 200 PPM AT SMALL/ TAVERN AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED SANITIZERS AND CLEANING SUPPLY STORED IN FOOD PREP INSIDE BASEMENT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED TO REMOVE CHEMICAL AND HAVE A DESIGNATED PLACE TO CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES. PERSON IN CHARGED REMOVED ITEMS FORM FOOD PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES AND EXPOSED DUCT VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO DUMP OR PREP SINK IN CAFE AREA OF FACILITY. CAFE AREA DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER SINK AVAILABLE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND INSTALL SINK FOR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BARE CEMENT POROUS AND CARPET NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE (COVING) IN DISREPAIR IN WARE WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE REQUIREMENT AND PIPES CAN NOT RUN HORIZONTALLY ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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