JAN 13
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RESTORATION HARDWARE.
EAT. 77/100
1300-1310 N DEARBORN ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 13, 2026 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE LARGE METAL FAN AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN FROM THE COFFEE BAR STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS THAT MAY BE PREPARED IN THE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAINS LOCATED AT THE COFFEE STATION...THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
JAN 212025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS BEING USED IN THE AREA DURING SERVICE HOURS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
MAR 72024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 7
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FEB 262024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK NOT DISCLOSING THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS NOT ADDED TO MENU'S FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR IN CONTAINER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FEB 162023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
LOBSTER IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN COLD CONTAINER OF WATER IN THE FOOD PREP SINK. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER. MANAGER PLACED CONTAINER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEAR EGG STATION AT COOKLINE. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOUNTAIN STORAGE ROOM. ITEMS MUST STORED ABOVE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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JAN 72022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CAESAR DRESSING) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MAR 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO BE UNFINISHED, WITH MANY EXPOSED PIPES RUNNING OVERHEAD. DRY GOODS, FOOD PACKAGING SUPPLIES, A WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS ARE LOCATED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 12018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED 69 BOTTLES OF FRESH SQUEEZED, UNPASTEURIZED JUICE FROM UNAPPROVED SUPPLIER ON PREMISES AT "THE PANTRY" CAFE. THESE BOTTLES WERE SEGREGATED AND TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR CONSUMED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD PRODUCT SOLD/CONSUMED ON SITE MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINKISH, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COATING THE ICE TRAY, WHERE WATER FREELY RUNS OVER THE SOILED PORTION AND INTO THE ICE MAKING COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN UNIT, PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO BE UNFINISHED, WITH MANY EXPOSED PIPES RUNNING OVERHEAD. DRY GOODS, FOOD PACKAGING SUPPLIES, A WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS ARE LOCATED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST HOT WATER TEMP VALVE AT THE FIRST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE 85F FOR 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES. THE OTHER HAND SINKS INSIDE THIS RESTROOM ARE IN WORKING ORDER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS OR CUT FACIAL HAIR TO ONLY ONE INCH LONG. OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH LONG BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled and Consumer advisory sign must be posted for public view.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.
SEP 152015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 15
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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