Chicago
45
BEAT

Ontario Street Owner, LLC

243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-07
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-07)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2023, 2021)
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-11-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-10-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON THE 3RD AND 19TH FLOOR WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING BOTH HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 4 DISH MACHINES WITH NO DETERGENT HOOKED UP. BOTTLES OF DETERGENT WERE EMPTY. WAREWASH SOLUTION SHALL CONTAIN DETERGENT OR SOAP. MANAGER REPLACED DETERGENT AT EACH DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AND 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK & AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. F...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED HANDWASHING SINK ON 19TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN LEAKING AND SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS

2023-10-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK, DAIRY CREAMER, LEAFY GREENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON S...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND KITCHENWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2552890 ON MARCH 15, 2022.VIOLATION STATES " Chipped/stained walls behind 1st floor kitchen prep tables, behind dish washing 3-comp sink and clean utensils shelf. instructed to in...

2022-03-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Keeping ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker at 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Chipped/stained walls behind 1st floor kitchen prep tables, behind dish washing 3-comp sink and clean utensils shelf. instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable.

2021-05-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-05-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT OPERATIONAL IN MAIN KITCHEN AND ON 2ND FLOOR. ALL MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE/WATER ACCUMULATION INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNIT (ON FLOOR) OF KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS IN DUMPSTER/LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320579, DATED 10/28/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #47 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE...

2019-10-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS CHEESE SPREAD AND PRODUCE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DARK BROWN STAINS IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions License
5
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 1 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT ON THE 19TH FLOOR PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THROUGHOUT PREP/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRY WALLS THROUGHOUT MOP CLOSET ROOM, ADJACENT TO LOADING DOCK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT AL...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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