MAY 1
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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3300 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 1, 2025 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT PIPES OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMTENT SINK NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. REPAIR/REPLACE SAID STOPPERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESS GREASE/GRIME AT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.AROUND BOTTOM PART.LIDS RUSTY AND GREASY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED.
OCT 212024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALL TIMES.
JUL 112023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHIPS, FLOUR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BUILDING (BASEMENT) STORAGE ROOM.
AUG 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT "0" PPM. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST 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 IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.(COS).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN WEST UNISEX WASHROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
JUN 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/8/21 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IS VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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JUN 82021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AND SALAD) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE SCREEN CURTAINS AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR OFF OF THE KITCHEN THAT COULD ALLOW FLYING INSECTS TO ENTER INTO THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TOILET IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE LEFT SIDE WASHROOM. THE TOILET HANDLE IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE TOILET TO FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND MAINTAIN IT FOR PROPER USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE CAN BE CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER WITH THE LID CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE AN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAR 182021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →