Chicago Health Dept
301 E NORTH WATER ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AT BAR DIRECTLY ABOVE JUICE MACHINE/ PREP AREA ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AT BAR DIRECTLY ABOVE JUICE MACHINE/ PREP AREA ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAINER OF SHELLSTOCK LOCATED IN STAND-UP COOLER DOES NOT HAVE PROPER SHELLSTOCK TAG IDENTIFICAION. SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST REMAIN ATTCHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH SHELLSTOCK IS RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. APPROXIMATELY .5LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $5.00 OF SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WAS DISCARDED. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MAC & CHEESE MEASURED AT 46F. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE PRINTED AND ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, LAMB, SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS AT WALK-IN LOCATED IN BANQUET DELI AREA. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH IN MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMILATED FLOORS AND CEILINGS WITH DUST, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ice bucket stored under 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away from any source of contamination.
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUST ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER.
BROKEN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UTILITY LINES ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
REACH IN COOLER #75 RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL(BOTH BACK CORNERS AND THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE INNER PANEL) OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE.
FOUND DAMAGED/TAPED UP WALL UNDER THE TABLES AT THE COFFEE SERVER STATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAIN BOARD.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/STAINED WALL TILES AT DISH MACHINE AREA (BY DRAIN BOARDS) ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES BY DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD.
OBSERVED GLASS MACHINE AT BAR WITH O PPM OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA CLOGGED. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR BY DOORS LEADING TO STAIRWELL.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE VENT IN THE DISH ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
OBSERVED 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AND ON THE WALLS AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED WALLS OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER KNOB.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1110291 ON 2/7/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BAR AREA AND WAIT STATION. APPROXIMATELY 19 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DISHRACKS AND STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERS IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREA. ORKIN PEST CONTROL WAS CALLED BY MANAGEMENT AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST INSPECTION. FRUIT FLIES WERE REMOVED BY VACUUMING THEM DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE EPOXY FLOORING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BAR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT UNDER THE FLOORING.
MUST SEAL THE FRP WALL NEXT TO THE DISHWASH AREA HANDWASHING SINK.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AND CORNERS. ISTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE
MUST DE-LIME THE EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE & CLEAN SINKS AT DISHROOM ALSO. INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY RAGS/WIPING CLOTHS FROM SINKS & STORE PROPERLY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
REMAINS FROM INSPECTION #325229
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. 0PPM. MANAGER CORRECTED MACHINE BY REPLACING EMPTY CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-8-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR, REAR DISH AREA AND WAIT STATION. 10-11 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-8-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND STORING. NO LEAVING OF DIRTY UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING/REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIPPER WELL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD-UP. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. GROUT NEEDED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CORRECT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATERS, MOLD AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL SODA GUNS IN NEED OF HOLSTERS AND DRAIN LINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2 LEAKS AT DISHMACHINE AREA MUST CORRECT. 1-UNDER HANDSINK, 2-UNDER COUNTER AREA.
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