REMINGTON'S.
20 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 232026PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON SALAD PREP COOLER LOWER RIGHT DRAWER.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT VEGETABLE COOLER.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,PLATE REACH IN COOLER.
6-501.12 : OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FROZEN ICE FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 172026FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT MEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AT ALL 3 SINKS RANGING FROM 64.3F-65.4F AND WOMEN'S 51.4F-54.2F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.OBSERVED SANITIZER SOLUTION CONTAINER EMPTY.MANAGER CHANGED CONTAINER AND NOW IS SANITIZING AT 100.0PPM'S AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. SPINACH DIP AT 45.6F DATED 3/16/26 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 12LBS. $63.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON SALAD PREP COOLER LOWER RIGHT DRAWER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT VEGETABLE COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,PLATE REACH IN COOLER.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FROZEN ICE FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
AUG 182025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
AUG 112025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE NOT STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE TO STATE THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FIVE BIG FLIES AND 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT HALLWAYS, OUTSIDE LOCKER ROOM AND OUTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE BIG AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/11/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINES, ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL TO THE RIGHT OF CONDENSOR, CONDENSOR LINES AND UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
MAY 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CUTTING CORN ON TOP OF WIPE CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS IN CONTACT WITH LINENS.
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AND UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 142023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inadequate lighting in basement's walking cooler, instructed to provide more lights.
Employees keeping personal items next to food storage, instructed to separate.
MAY 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN AT 60.3F TO 65.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPICES AND SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA AND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
APR 12021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTE TO WEAR.
UTENSILS IN-USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
MAR 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT FOOD TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD TO CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD LIME WITH BARE HANDS AT BAR. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND PREVIOUS 90 DAY SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT RECORDED SOLD OR SERVED DATE . SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR 90 DAYS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST RECORD ON SAID TAG THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND WINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT AND DRAIN BOARD TO 1-COMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE STANDUP REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE HOT SERVICE LINE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
MAR 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RISE. 0 PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIPS. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
CLEAN SPOONS STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET FOR PREP COOLER DOOR NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS KEPT AT REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
FEB 102017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 70 OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH SHELL FISH TAGS NOT IN THE CONTAINER WITH THE OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE SHELL FISH AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 OYSTERS VALUED AT $85 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD AND A PINK SUBSTANCE LEAKING ONTO THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED SOILED AND WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED AND WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
JUN 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, bar prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean(exterior surfaces), need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving in bsmt prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area and walls that had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
APR 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST COMPLETE GROUNTING FLOOR AT STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA FROM THE MAIN DINING ROOM.
MUST SEAL CREVICES AT THE CORNER OF THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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