HERITAGE RESTAURANT & CAVIAR BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

2700 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NON-TCS VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD AND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE/ SEALING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING. FOOD AND MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKING/ SEALING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOALTION #29.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

MAY 3

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREAS AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT, MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS OF 0PPM CHLORINE. BOTH SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN THEM SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 27

2021

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER FRYER AND 1 COMPARMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUL 1

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISCOLORED, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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JUN 9

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISCOLORED, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUN 2

2021

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND 90 DAY STORED SHELLSTOCK TAGS MISSING DATE WHEN IT WAS LAST SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 -100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED WHITE FISH TUNA, COOKED RIBS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGESTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND 3 COMP SINK FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CAULKING BEHIND BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEST TO HOTLINE CAULKING FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST REPOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PAINT PEILING FROM VENT ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAINT OR RELACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISCOLORED, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUN 2

2021

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PAINT PEILING FROM VENT ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAINT OR RELACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISCOLORED, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAY 1

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 1st FLOOR BAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED VARIOUS DONUTS AND PASTRY ITEMS STORED ON A COUNTERTOP NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE DONUTS AND PASTRIES AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SEP 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found small amounts of black slimy mold-like substance inside upper interior of ice machine (on the right). Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found ventilation in upstairs restroom not functioning. Must repair and maintain.

NOV 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SMALL NECK BOTTLES FOR SERVICE MUST BE REPLACED WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO BE PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL WALK IN/REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS. UNCLOG FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL AND WATER HEATER ROOMS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 21

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 16

2013

FAIL 0 violations

JUL 23

2013

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Inadequate refrigeration on premises. Instructed to install additional refrigeration for extensive menu and food items.

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Must provide hot running water under city pressure.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Must repair and rodent proof front and side entry doors.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Must repair commercial dishmachine or remove from premises.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Must install shield along sides of exposed handsink in bar area.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must install backflow preventer on basement utility sink.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide working thermometer for bar cooler.

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