SEP 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GUILD ROW.
BEAT. 18/100
3128-3138 N ROCKWELL ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE SERVER FOOD PREP STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE INCOMPLETE, MISSING NUMEROUS PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS FROM 2025 (EXCLUDING SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY 2025). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW INCLUDING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRINTED ALL MISSING PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS AND ADDED TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF PINK, SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SUBSTANCES AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE OUTPUT OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN PLUMBING TO ACT AS SPLASH GUARD, PLASTIC AND FOIL VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH A SPLASH GUARD MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
MAR 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SANDWICHES) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAY 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 5 GALLONS OF MILK AT 57.6F, 4 QUARTS OF HALF/HALF MILK AT 54.7F, AND 5 DISHES OF HUMMUS AT 48.3F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.50 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS DISPOSED VALUE AT 55DOLLARS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.COOLER AT 50.3F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
JUN 282023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA EXIT (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE BELMONT ROOM AREA AND IN CAFE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CAFE SIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 262023FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SALAD, COFFEE, DAIRY ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA EXIT (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER)
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT 74.8 F IN BELMONT ROOM WITH (2) WASHROOMS AND A BAR WITH HANDSINK, DUMPSINK AND WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE BELMONT ROOM AREA AND IN CAFE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CAFE SIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUN 212023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SALADS, COFFEE, DAIRY ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE (IN BELMONT ROOM BAR) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA EXIT (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER)
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT 75.0F IN BELMONT ROOM WITH (2) WASHROOMS AND A BAR WITH HANDSINK AND WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOORS AT THE BELMONT ROOM AREA AND IN A CAFE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CAFE SIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 132022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR LOCATED AT THE REAR BELMONT BAR ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH GAP OPENINGS ON CORNER AND BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
AUG 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND IN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2 SMOKERS IN COURTYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 6/2/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR BACK BAR IN CONCERT SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 272020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ALL OUTER OPENING DOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SEALED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN ANY DOUBLE DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL RAW, UNEVEN BRICK WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA WITH OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED, COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN DOORS OF TOILET STALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN PREP DOOR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
JUL 212020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BACK BAR (BELMONT BAR) IN ADDITION TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THAT IS PRESENTLY INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ALL OUTER OPENING DOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SEALED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN ANY DOUBLE DOORS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL RAW, UNEVEN BRICK WALLS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA WITH OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED, COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN DOORS OF TOILET STALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN PREP DOOR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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