OCT 2
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HARRY CARAY'S SEVENTH INNING STRETCH.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
835 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 2, 2025 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
SEP 252025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE THAT CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH MACHINE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINISING, AND SANITIZING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAD A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
JUL 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
HIGH TEMP CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE IN-USE. FINAL RINSE AT 106.5F ON MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE ALSO VERIFIED WITH IRREVERSIBLE TESTING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH), DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# CHICKEN AT 51.6F, 10# BEEF PATTIES AT 48.6F AND 1# SALMON AT 48.2F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 16# POUNDS, $160.00 VALUE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOWPRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED 4 DRAWER BASE COOLER UNDER GRILL IN REAR PREP TO BE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMP OF 50.1F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK WITH SPRAYER IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULB: WALK IN-COOLER, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE OR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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MAR 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 16
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( salt, sugar... ) not labeled . Instructed to label and maintain.
JUN 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. WATER IS AT 85.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE CORRECTED ISSUE DURING INSPECTION AND HANDWASHING SINK NOW PROVIDES HOT WATER REACHING 100 F.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED ZUCCHINI AT 47.3 F, ARANCINI AT 46.0 F, COOKED POTATOES AT 47.0 F, AND COOKED QUINOA AT 47.5 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON INDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
NOV 212019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A FOLD DOWN COOLER LID IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ICE CREAM COOLER MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 BOTH MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH BOWL PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
MAY 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT TUB ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUN 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
JUN 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ICE BIN COVER FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN AT THE NORTH END OF THE BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND REAR STORAGE RACKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR REDUCE STOCK KEPT ON SITE.
JUN 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE. NOTED A TEMPERATURE OF 118-120 DEGREES F AT THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ICE BIN COVER FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN AT THE NORTH END OF THE BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS AND REAR STORAGE RACKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR REDUCE STOCK KEPT ON SITE.
MAR 132014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 13
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF SALAD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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