MOM'S PLACE-A CHICAGO GATHERING SPOT.

Chicago Health Dept

650 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1
2026
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BOTH URINALS IN FIRST FLOOR MEN'S ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 10
2025
PASS 5 violations
Minor Pest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON MILK CRATES AT BARS AND BOXES OF SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BARS AND IN CHEMICAL STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LEFT ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LEFT ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND LEFT URINAL IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BEHIND LEFT URINAL IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF LOWER FRONT WALL OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR.

MAR 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD ON SHELF IN FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD SO THAT IT SHALL BE CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28
2022
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER ON MENU FOR HAMBURGER THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NO RACK IN DISH AREA TO STORE DISHES AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST KEEP DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.

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JUN 20
2018
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN COOLER CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF PAPERS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SODA SYRUP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE COARSE, UNEVEN TILES. INSTRUCTED THAT WALLS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CONSTANT LEAK FROM BASEMENT BAR HANDSINK WHERE WATER IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 8
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OILY RESIDUE ON BACKSPLASH OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

FEB 8
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OILY RESIDUE ON BACKSPLASH OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

JAN 20
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING TILES AT BASEMENT BAR. REPLACE TILES FOR BAR SO BAR SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.

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

OBSERVED WALL COVING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR BASE ON NORTH OF WALL IN BASEMENT. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALL TILES AT BASE OF MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WEST SIDE OF WALL IN NORTH BAR ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE SODA LINES ENTER BAR. CLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER VANITY IN WOMENS ROOM 1ST FLOOR IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED STORE ROOM ON MAIN FLOOR USED FOR STORAGE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED ON SHLEVING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES,

JAN 17
2017
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVILABLE. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED MISSING TILES AT BASEMENT BAR. REPLACE TILES FOR BAR SO BAR SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.

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

OBSERVED WALL COVING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR BASE ON NORTH OF WALL IN BASEMENT. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALL TILES AT BASE OF MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WEST SIDE OF WALL IN NORTH BAR ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE SODA LINES ENTER BAR. CLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER VANITY IN WOMENS ROOM 1ST FLOOR IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT IN 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED STORE ROOM ON MAIN FLOOR USED FOR STORAGE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED ON SHLEVING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES,

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