APR 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HERITAGE RESTAURANT & CAVIAR BAR.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
2700 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 16, 2025 · passed with conditions
9 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
MAY 32024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 272021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUL 12021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISCOLORED, MUST REPLACE.
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 92021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISCOLORED, MUST REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUN 22021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 22021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
SEP 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
SEP 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found ventilation in upstairs restroom not functioning. Must repair and maintain.
NOV 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL WALK IN/REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 232013FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Inadequate refrigeration on premises. Instructed to install additional refrigeration for extensive menu and food items.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Must provide hot running water under city pressure.
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.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Must repair commercial dishmachine or remove from premises.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must install shield along sides of exposed handsink in bar area.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install backflow preventer on basement utility sink.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide working thermometer for bar cooler.
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