SEP 23
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HERB RESTAURANT.
EAT. 91/100
5422-5424 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 23, 2025 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION(S) AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
SEP 252024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 25
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (VISIBLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
JUL 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ( ICE MACHINE) BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FIVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE IS KEPT ON THE PREMISES.
APR 262023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FIVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE IS KEPT ON THE PREMISES.
FEB 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 16
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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APR 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
FEB 172017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS. OBSERVED THREE PACKAGES OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER LOOSELY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP. IN THE SAME COOLER PACKAGES OF RAW SHRIMP STORED OVER UNCOVERED FRESH VEGETABLES. IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER FRESH HERBS AND VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-16 #1960746 NOT CORRECTED. #45- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. #32- MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SHIELD ON THE WALL ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO UNDER THE STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
SEP 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL SPICES AND BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL ALSO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
OCT 192015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 19
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE ON THE REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON KITCHEN CEILING AROUND PIPE BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OPENING ON WALL PANEL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH SMOOTH APPLICATION
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.WASHROOM ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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