JAN 29
2026
PASS · 0 violations
PINCHED.
Chicago Health Dept
443 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
10 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 22
2026
FAIL 1 violation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
AUG 29
2024
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
AUG 20
2024
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 11/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE 3 COMP SINK FOR DISHWASHING NOT TO USE HIGH TEMP WAREWASHING UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATLY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND WAREWASHING MACHINE: CLEAR WATER POOLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. BUILDING PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE COMPLETED RODDING PLUMBING DURING INSPECTION. WATER NO LONGER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OCT 4
2023
PASS 1 violation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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APR 13
2022
PASS 2 violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Refrigerator thermometer kept in the back of cooler. instructed to move to warmest part in an easy to view area.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop kept over ice scoop at bar ice bin, instructed to keep off ice cubes.
APR 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ITEMS PACKAGED ON SITE (SALADS, DESERTS, DRESSINGS, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER, ALLERGENS AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
AUG 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE SECTION FOR EMPLOYEES FOODS.
NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK ITEMS SUCH AS FLOUR AND RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION ON 6/20/19 POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE AIRDUCT ON THE CEILING IN THE LOWER LEVEL REAR PREP AREA WRAPPED IN A FOIL AND PLUSH MATERIAL. MUST PROVIDE THE CEILING AND CEILING ALL ATTACHMENTS TO BE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL IN ALL PREP AREAS. -
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