Chicago
39
BEAT

Shaw'S Crab House

21 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
39/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
32
21 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-26
Pass Rate
66%
2 failures
Score
39/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-26)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Food Temperature critical 17×
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Other critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-09-26 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

No violations found.

2025-09-12 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN PRODUCING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 147 F. FOOD EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PLACING ITEMS IN SAID DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE LATER ROSE TO ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACH...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO ICE MACHINES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACKISH PINK SLIMEY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 124 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER REHEATED MASHED POTATOES TO 165 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3/4 GALLON OF MILK ($6) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE TO SUSHI RICE FOR PURPOSE OF FOOD PRESERVATION WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFT...

2024-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT OYSTER BAR (ALCOHOL SERVICE BAR) AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP TIGHTLY-COVERED IN FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP IN REAR SHELLFISH WALK-IN COOLER WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED COOLER IN THE OYSTER BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WHILE STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT ABOVE OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE SPATULAS AND LADLES STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT 120.0F AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN WATER MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135.0F AND ABOVE BETWEEN USES.

minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED ICE BIN (NOT IN-USE) STORED UNCOVERED AT THE SALAD PREP STATION NEXT TO OPEN HANDWASHING SINK, WHERE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ARE EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL SPLASH OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE BIN AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN ICE MACHINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

2024-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT OYSTER BAR (ALCOHOL SERVICE BAR) AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE TO SUSHI RICE FOR PURPOSE OF FOOD PRESERVATION WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFT...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP TIGHTLY-COVERED IN FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP IN REAR SHELLFISH WALK-IN COOLER WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED COOLER IN THE OYSTER BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WHILE STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT ABOVE OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE SPATULAS AND LADLES STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT 120.0F AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN WATER MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135.0F AND ABOVE BETWEEN USES.

minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED ICE BIN (NOT IN-USE) STORED UNCOVERED AT THE SALAD PREP STATION NEXT TO OPEN HANDWASHING SINK, WHERE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ARE EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL SPLASH OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE BIN AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN ICE MACHINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at salad station, found large knives stored in the hand sink, instructed to keep all hand wash sink free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No paper towels provided at pastry hand wash sink and employees restrooms. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 4 lbs of cooked crab meat bags at 52.3f sitting in stagnate water at room temperature. instructed to keep all TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $150.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing for sea food, cooked crab meat being thawed in stagnate water at room temperature. instructed to thaw according to health code.

2022-09-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

cooler's thermometer places at rear of prep coolers, instructed to mount in warmest part in an easy to view.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

2021-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ONLINE MENU MISSING ASTERISK NEXT TO RAW/COOKED TO ORDER MENU ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEES MENS RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. WATER IS AT 64.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F.

minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED ON TOP OF BROKEN ASPHALT AND DIRT. OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACES FOR REFUSE MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT; MUST REPAIR ASPHALT OR RELOCATE.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA BROKEN AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.

2019-09-17 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO RECORDS KEPT ON SITE FOR SUSHI FISH FREEZING ON SITE, FISH IS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AT -30F FOR 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RECORDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD ( SALT ), INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD IN POOR REPAIR PEELING PAINT NOTED THROUGH OUT THE LENGTH OF THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-09-19 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(E)(4) OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELD AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL SAID BULK CONTAINERS.

2018-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING/PREPARING LETTUCE WHICH IS A READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. SAID READY TO EAT FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED PER INSPECTOR REQUEST. PRIORITY...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.117(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH REMINDER ON MENUS/PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-01-03 Pass Complaint
5
minor Employee Hygiene

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

PASTRY PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CAULK IN POOR REPAIR ALSO OBSERVED SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE (LEFT SIDE COOLER DOOR). MUST RECAULK PASTRY PREP HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL AND REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PASTRY PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER AT PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE MAIN DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT MAIN DISHWASH AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2017-09-05 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED WOOD PANEL BEHIND BREAD SLICING CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DRAIN LINES UNDER OYSTER BAR 3-COMP SINK ARE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2017-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 52.3F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLE ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) AT FRONT KITCHEN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-3...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 4 LBS OF RAW BEEF PATTIES AND 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS HELD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40

minor Sanitation

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

CAST IRON WASTE WATER 6" PIPE RUNNING ABOVE DRY FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORAGE HALLWAY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUSTY CEILING VENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, ROUGH WOOD A ROUND BREAD SLICING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND CLEAN VENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING A VACUUM BREAKER AT LARGE GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2016-10-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STEAMER TO ALLOW TIGHT SEAL.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

2016-06-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE PASTRY COOLER DOOR THAT IS BEING HELD CLOSED BY A BUNGY CORD.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTRY KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT THE OYSTER BAR/KITCHEN THAT IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR.

2016-06-08 Fail Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE ALONG THE CHUTE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, DETAIL CLEAN,...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE PASTRY COOLER DOOR THAT IS BEING HELD CLOSED BY A BUNGY CORD.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTRY KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT THE OYSTER BAR/KITCHEN THAT IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR.

2015-08-24 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-07-02 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS INSIDE OF THE PASTRY PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER ALL BASINS OF THE LARGE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE AT THE FRONT SMALL BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

2015-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,IE 2 OPEN TRAYS OF FRESH SHELLED OYSTERS STORED UNDER WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR DRAIN PAN.OBSERVED MOISTURE,LIQUID INSIDE OYSTER PANS. INSTRUCTED TO IMMEDIATELY REMOVE AND APPROX 8LBS OF OYSTERS WAS DISCARD,...

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT HAVE PEELING PAINT,NOT CLEAN AND SOME ONE SUDE IS RAW WOOD.MUST RAPAIR AND SEAL ALL AREAS OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM FIRST FLOOR NEAR ICE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGE PEELING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PASTRY PREP ROOM.MUST REPLACE.ALSO CEILING,WALLS,AND EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2014-12-11 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2014-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO OYSTER TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE DATE OF 8/20/14. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT OYSTER TAGS MUST BE KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THEY ARE USED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM, SUSHI AND OYSTER BAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2014-10-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM, SUSHI AND OYSTER BAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2014-09-23 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM, SUSHI AND OYSTER BAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2014-09-23 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE KEPT ON FILE FOR 3 TYPES OF OYSTERS ON THE MENU FOR THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2014. SHELLFISH TAGS WERE MISSING FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF OYSTERS: QUONSET POINT, RI , ISLAND CREEK, MA , AND WELLFLEET, MA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM, SUSHI AND OYSTER BAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2014-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE OYSTER BAR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F AND THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BO...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: MUSTARD/MAYO SAUCE AT 44F, COCKTAIL SAUCE AT 44.9F, AND SHRIMP AT 44F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM, SUSHI AND OYSTER BAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

2014-09-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM, SUSHI AND OYSTER BAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE REAR BROILER AND STEAMER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING AT THE SALAD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

2013-09-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PAPER CUPS USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2012-09-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD UP ON COOLING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ATTACHED PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN AROUND THE SHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRAKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

A HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2011-09-02 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-08-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. COOLER DOOR GASKETS NOT ALIGNED AT FRONT PREP AREA (OYSTER BAR) MUST BE FIXED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shal...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS UNDER COOLERS OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUSTY WALLS AROUND THE SUSHI AREA & ANY DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT DINING AREA NEED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ANY LEAKS ON PIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, DISHROOM & BAR MUST BE FIXED. ANY CONDENSATION LINES FROM COOLERS MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately ...

2010-10-04 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-09-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BY COFFEE STATION. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT COMPRESSOR ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MA...

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
58
Drake Hotel
51
Thompson Chicago
42
Intercontinental Hotel Chicago

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