SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KITCHEN KARAOKE.

EAT. 82/100

109 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed

7 of 10 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
none critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT PREP DISHWASHIHG AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BOTH DISHMACHINES AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINES ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR REPAIRS.(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SEP 19
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

DEC 15
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 28
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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NOV 18
2022
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER AT PROPER CONCENCTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QAC TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 26
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ROUGH WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MAY 11
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND SINK DRAIN PIPING NOT FULLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPING SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

APR 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 11
2017
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ENTRYWAY INTO OPEN KITHCEN WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS GREATER THAN 38" A BARRIER MUST BE PROVIDED TO CLOSE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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