Chicago Health Dept
411 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
12 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE, 1/2 POUND SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND ANCHOVIES, AND 1/2 GALLON HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING ($70). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DISH ROOM, NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER, AND IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN HOOD VENTALATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A BLUE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RAW AND PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE, SLICED TOMATO, GROUND PORK, MEATBALLS, MARINARA SAUCE, AND A VARIETY OF PRE-COOKED VEGTABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.3F-60.3 LOCATED IN-COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A GALLON OF INSECT KILLER BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED BOTH REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMP: AT 57.8F AND 60.3F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. BOTH UNITS TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MANAGER PRESENTED TEST STRIPS, 1 HOUR AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN HOOD VENTALATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
Improper cooling. hot soup being cooled down in walk-in cooler with covers, instructed to keep food uncovered or loosely covered to facilitate cooling down.
Bulk food containers/ cleaning spray bottles not labeled, instructed to label.
food handlers not wearing hair restraints at prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
keeping utensils in use in a sanitized solution, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.
Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, dark spots noted by the chute, Instructed to clean.
Missing thermometer in several prep coolers. instructed to install.
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN COFFEE AREA.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN SIDE PREP AREA NEAR BAG IN THE BOX SODAS; NEAR COOK LINE; AND IN BAR AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
DELI CUPS ARE WASHED AND STACKED FOR STORAGE WITHOUT AIR DRYING, MUST AIR DRY ALL WASHED UTENSILS PROPERLY.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE OUTER ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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