Chicago Health Dept
2 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
12 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CLEAN FILTER FOR COOKLINE VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, PREP AREA, AIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
NOTED 2 LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD BURNED OUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."
OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA EGGS TEMP RANGING FROM 57.8F-52.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1.5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $8.34 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F ATCOLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED 2 LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD BURNED OUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP SHOOT AND DRIP PLATE IS SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. ASTERISK EACH ITEM AND CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN PREP-LINE COOLERS LOCATED BETWEEN COOKLIN/GRILL UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONING. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE
CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT WHERE IT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND DUSTY FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
No temperature measuring device on site for high temp dish washing machines, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Improper cooling Method, food is cover tightly during cooling down process in walk-in cooler, instructed to cover loosely to facilitate heat transfer from food surface.
Ice bins at bar missing covers, instructed to provide.
employees using a cloth towel to dry washed wet food containers, instructed to air dry utensils only.
Observed waste water overflowing from main kitchen floor drain onto kitchen's floor when employees using hand sink to wash hands. instructed manager to keep plumbing in good working order. facility was operating during inspection. priority violation 7-38-30(c). by the end of inspection a plumber arrived and repaired drain.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND OVER 10 DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE REAR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS.
MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS UNRELATED TO THE OPERATION, SUCH AS LADDERS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND OVER 10 DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE REAR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS.
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO THE TO-GO DOOR PROTECTING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS UNRELATED TO THE OPERATION, SUCH AS LADDERS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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