SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 39/100

354 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11---INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---OBSERVED TWO (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO 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.

OCT 27
2025
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER (HUMMUS,SOUPS,RICE,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

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 KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLLS HANGING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE/SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS STORED IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO 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.

SEP 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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 10:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 10:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE ON NORTHSIDE OF BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON NORTHSIDE OF BARISTA AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MAY 3
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 2
2024
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTHSIDE OF REAR PREP NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN SOUTHSIDE OF REAR PREP NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN SMALL ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SAID ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED SO THAT IT SHALL BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH TABLE ON LOWER WESTSIDE NEXT TO DOUBLE DOOR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN CEILING OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED SKID RESISTANT STRIPS ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED SKID RESISTANT STRIPS ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ON RIGHT IN REAR WITH DAMAGED GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION FROM FACILITY.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALL NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER ON NORTHSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS(MALE, FEMALE AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER 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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