SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEAVITT STREET TAVERN.

BEAT. 42/100

2345 N LEAVITT ST · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 1.5LBS. PARSNIP. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE.APPX.1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & BAR AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,UNDER & AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 11
2025
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS SLICING OF LIMES, BY A MALE BARTENDER.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS.APPX. 1LBS. SLICED LIMES. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FIRST TOILET. ROOM MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FL. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. COOKED GRILLED ONIONS RANGING FROM 70.5F-90.0F ON TOPSIDE OF GRILL AND ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT GRILL. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 3LBS.$8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 1.5LBS. PARSNIP. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGE MACHINE.APPX.1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SMALL CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AT BAR, UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, IN LIQUOR ROOM ON SHELVING UNIT, AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK, AUDIO ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/11/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES TO HANDLE TCS FOODS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINLINE FROM INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,UNDER & AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & BAR AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 2
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AND S=FLOOR DRAIN IN WAREWASHING ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN.

NOV 27
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 16
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING THE INSPECTION. A TRAY OF HAMBURGER BUNS WAS SITTING ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT LAUNDRY ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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OCT 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 20
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 19
2021
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IN DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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