SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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EAT. 97/100

565 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 16, 2025 · passed

Passed all 9 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDSINK HANDLE LOOSE AT BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

AUG 8
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE FAR-RIGHT UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AND ITEMS SHOULD BE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 00 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 58.2F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CUCUMBER WITH KIMCHI FOUND AT 56.3F AND CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE USED FOR SALAD FOUND AT 59.1F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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SEP 16
2020
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 7
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed facility pre-set tables with uncovered utensils and glassware. Instructed that all utensils must be covered and all glassware must be inverted or pre set to prevent possible contamination, upon guest arrival.

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

Observed raw unfinished plastered wall in dry storage room, locker room and beverage room. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed raw wood on beverage cabinet interior side, at back bar underneath beverage dispenser unit. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Observed no coving along floor and wall junctions in the following areas, dry storage room, locker room and beverage room, in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to seal and provide proper coving along floor and wall junction throughout. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink, at rinse pipe. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

MAY 16
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found holes in the ceiling inside bathroom in private dining room. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Found inadequate lighting in rear coffee station, and in corner where wine rack is stored. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Found 4 of 8 hood lights not functioning. Must replace light numbers 1, 4, 7, and 8. Must maintain same.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found equipment stored directly under sewage waste pipe in basement storage room. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items stored directly underneath. Must maintain same.

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