SEP 16
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SEPIA.
EAT. 92/100
135 N JEFFERSON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2025 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 162023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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FEB 72018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE IN COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 292018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violation from report # 2064416, date: 6/16/17, not corrected. # 32 OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDLE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Operator has ordered replace part, must install and maintain. Instructed manager to correct violation by re inspection date.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE IN COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDLE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Operator has ordered replace part, must install and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install grease trap on 2 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must maintain same.
APR 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDLE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HEAT LAMP ABOVE THE CENTER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET HANDLE MISSING FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
APR 12015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN NOZZLE AT THE MOP SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
MAR 302015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE PREP AREA HAND SINK LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH WALL. NOTED WATER AT THE HAND SINK BETWEEN 119-142 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN NOZZLE AT THE MOP SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
AUG 62014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 6
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PREPARE DRINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN UNTIL SINK IS INSTALLED WHERE TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE LOCATED.
NOV 72012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 7
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
JUL 262011FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 26
2011
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE THREE COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE ARE NOT CONNECTED, CONNECT ALL PLUMBING.
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