SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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352 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed

14 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOOR SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CAESAR DRESSINGS AT 55.4F,CHIPOTLE GREEK YOGURT DRESSINGS AT 53.4F,RANCH DRESSINGS AT 55.8F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS RANCH AND CAESAR DRESSINGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOOR SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Dry food storage room located in lower level public garage with no lock on door, instructed to lock door to prevent food tampering.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

AUG 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERCIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NON-SERVICE DOG ON SITE NEAR PROTEIN BAR STANDING WITH CUSTOMER. NO PROTOCALS SET IN PLACE WHEN ASKING ABOUT RESTRICTIONS FOR NON-SERVICE ANIMALS ENTERING ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. SENT INFORMATIONAL LINKS TO MANAGER VIA-EMAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (REACH-IN COOLER AND WIRE RACK SHELF) FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 15
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 16
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED OVENS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT ADJACENT TO PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITY FREE FROM CLUTTER.

JAN 4
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 31
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, "TO-GO" ITEMS (HARD BOILED EGGS, ICED TEA) IN OPEN-FACED DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, "TO-GO" ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH: NAME OF ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKAGER, ALLERGENS AND NET WEIGHT.

MAR 31
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR GREASE TRAP SO THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT SERVICE REFRIGERATOR FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTALL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (MANAGERS) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NOV 13
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION BUT RUN OUT OF HOT WATER AFTER 10 MINUTES. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60F ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 59F AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 61 F AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOM AND 58F AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE A HOT RUNNING WATER ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. . HOT RUNNING WATER WAS STORED AT 11:10AM AFTER THE PLUMBER FIXED THE PROBLEM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 120F AT THIS TIME.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559255 DATED 06/18/15. #32- CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING AND HANDLING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR REESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

JUN 18
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK FAUCET WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY FOOD AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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

LEAKING ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

NOV 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TOFU,SHAKES,SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LOOSE KNOBS ON LID ON SERVICE COOLER BY THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER AND PANINI BREAD TOASTER BY THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.

FEB 21
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND USE BY OR PREPARED DATE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN IN USE.

FEB 13
2014
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE READING 50F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN NORMAL TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 60F. TOFU 60F,CHEESE 50.1F,SLICED TOMATOES 47.4F, BLUE CHEESE 49.8F.MANAGER PRESENTED A TEMPERATURE LOG BUT WAS LAST LOGGED AT ABOUT 10 AM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF FOOD ITEMS WORTH $120 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BATHROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN). TEMPERATURES OF WATER WAS 68.2F FOR MEN AND 69.9F FOR MEN. BOTH BATHROOMS ARE USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS. PREMISES HAS A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.BY END OF INSPECTION TODAY STILL NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BATHROOMS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING AT REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE RACK AND AT THE JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND USE BY OR PREPARED DATE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN IN USE.

JUN 7
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT STORED IN WARMEST PART, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN A CLEAR VIEW

JUL 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED YOGURT STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AT 46F AND SOFT-BOILED EGGS STORED AT 45F, CUT FRUIT AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $116. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

MAY 25
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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