SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SIFR.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

660 N ORLEANS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF FREEZER LOCATED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSOR AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD, UNUSED VACCUM PACKAGER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

OCT 27
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 16
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11---INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1ST FLOOR BAR AND ROOF TOP BAR ALSO, ROOF TOP BAR NEEDS A SEPARATE DUMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 9
2025
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING AND REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1ST FLOOR BAR AND ROOF TOP BAR ALSO, ROOF TOP BAR NEEDS A SEPARATE DUMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR THE LEADS TO ALLEY WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR PASTRY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:55AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:55AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 129.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $225 WEIGHING 14LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING UNIT AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WHITE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

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SEP 10
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING UNIT AT THE END OF THE LINE COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARNORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WHITE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

MAY 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, OBSERVED PINK SLIME DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DRIP PLATE. MANAGER STARED TO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD EXPOSED COUNTER TOPS LOCATED AT BOTH BARS AND WALL EDGE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLERS IN COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL SINK FIXTURE UNITS THAT IS NOT EASILY MOVABLE MUST BE CAULKED/SEALED ADJACENT TO WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON VENTS ABOVE THE PREP/DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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