SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB.

EAT. 84/100

355 E ERIE ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 17, 2025 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH WASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING, AND SANITIZING KETTLES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED MEATLOAF IN WALK-IN COOLER #4 STORED COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND STORE FOOD PARTIALLY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIP PANS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AND REAR MAIN COOK LINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COMPRESSORS OF SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

AUG 21
2023
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A MOLDLIKE AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INSIDE OF ICE MAKER SHOOT (FOOD CONTACT SURFACES) AND INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES WHERE SODA AYRUP IS DISPENSED. SAID EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS TUNA @55.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @ 46.0F,4 LBS SLICED DELI MEAT 52.0F, 1.5 LBS OF HUMMUS @49.0F, 1.5 LBS GUACAMOLE @51.0F, 1.5 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE @47.9F, 3 LBS COUS COUS @50.0F, 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 47.8, AND APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS OF PREPARED DELI SANDWICHES RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F- 55.6F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN DELI SANDWICH PREP, SALAD BAR AND COLD HOLD UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. T ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY PIC. TOTAL COST OF ITEMS IS $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM UNDER CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

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APR 25
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Heavy dust build up on walk-in cooler drain line insulation, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Broken insulation at walk-in cooler cold lines causing condensation, instructed to repair and maintain.

MAR 2
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inadequate insects control, found about 50 live fruit flies scattered through out dish room, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dirt and dust build-up. instructed to clean and maintain.

APR 1
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED RUST LIKE ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN GRILL AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN RETAIL/DELI AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 15
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED SOME CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF THE ICE MACHINE PORTION OF THE SODA DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA & SANDWICH STATION'S PREP AREA. OBSERVED 4 PIZZAS HELD AT 74.6F-76.9F AND COOKED VEGETABLES HELD AT 58.4F-70.1F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1.5# AND A VALUE OF $7. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS (COOKIES AND CUPCAKES) OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIME/DEBRIS IN AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FAR SIDE OF THE CAFE SERVING LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FEB 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- GRILLED ONIONS AT 118.0 F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 110.2 F. FOUND SAID FOODS ON TOP OF WARMER TABLE TOP AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WHICH HOLDS HOT FOODS SET AT OVER 140.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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