SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO.

BEAT. 25/100

113-125 N GREEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 2, 2025 · passed

Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR GASKET OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS.

AUG 20
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BOTH COUNTERTOP HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 6TH FLOOR WITH AN INADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. ONE OF THE MACHINES DISPLAYED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND THE OTHER AT 152F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE 5TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51F AND HAMBURGERS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 6-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE 5TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE MEATS, CHEESE AND CUT FRUITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

REPAIR THE LEFT DOOR GASKET OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE LIGHTBULBS IS MISSING FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OF THE 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595194 ON 5/24/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 24
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

JUN 14
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP/DUMP SINK AND THE SALAD PREP STATION/CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

JUN 7
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. PANCAKE BATTER, GUACAMOLE, SLICED HAM, BEANS, COOKED MUSHROOMS, SOUR CREAM, CUT TOMATOES, AND COOKED PASTA ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP/DUMP SINK AND THE SALAD PREP STATION/CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/26/2022 REPORT #2556340 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 26
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13--OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND BAR ON 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAY 19
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED CHEF USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH SLICED CHEESE TO PUT ON BURGER. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE PROPER UTENIL WHEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT 5TH FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. ALSO MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT 5TH FLOOR BAR AREA ADJACENT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 86.9F. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS WITH STAPLES BEHIND BAR ON 6TH FLOOR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT IN WHICH WALLS CAN BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FEB 15
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE CLUB IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT

FEB 5
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT CLUB LEVEL FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND SALMON AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47-49 DEGREES. TOTAL COST $115 10 POUNDS PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH ROOM, FRONT BAR, SIDE BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. 10-15 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PROVIDE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE CLUB IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT

JAN 22
2018
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE 5TH FL.

SEP 8
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAINS IN 6TH FL. 1- COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HAND SINK IN COFFEE BAR,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,FLYING AROUND IN 5TH & 6TH FL.PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ICE MACHINE STORAGE.6TH FL. 1- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN 5TH FL. PREP AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 5TH FL.WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT AND WHEEL BASES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ON 6TH FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM 5TH FL. FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR CABINETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT LINE,5TH FL.BEER WALK IN COOLER & 6TH FL. WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST DELIME 6TH FL. DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 5TH & 6TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA & BEER WALK IN COOLER,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA COUNTERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR GLASS DISH MACHINE IN 5TH FL. DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING PICK UP LAMPS IN 5TH FL. FRONT PREP AREA.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK BAR SERVICE AREA NOT BEING ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FILLING WATER BOTTLES AT HAND WASH SINK FOR CONSUMPTION, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE SINK MUST BE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/30/2016, REPORT #1953393, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 31 UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,

AUG 30
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE

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

: RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED UNDER COLD HOLDING LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL DISHMACHINE EXTERIORS WITH LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT 6TH FLOOR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

FLOOR UNDER, BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING LINE AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES DRY. FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINES WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 23
2016
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

UNAPPROVED/UNKNOWN SOURCE OF VACUUM PACKAGED BOLOGNESE SAUCE AND PORK SAUSAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR VACUUM PACKAGED PRODUCTS. INSTD TO HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTS. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: POOLED POACHED EGGS AT 68.5F, AND RAW EGGS AT 74.5F ON COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $25 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES NOTED AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA, 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA, AND 5TH FLOOR BAR AREA. FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING IN ALL NOTED AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (OVER 50) NOTED ON WALLS AND SURFACES AT 6TH FLOOR BAR AND PREP AREA, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISHMACHINE AREA, 5TH FLOOR BAR AND ON WALLS IN HALLWAYS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT DOORS AND OVERHEAD EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GREASE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAIN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LIQUID WASTE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERCEPTOR, DUMPSTERS, AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED AND MAINTAIN AREA. PROVIDE LID FOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL DUMPSTERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE.

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED UNDER COLD HOLDING LINE AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL DISHMACHINE EXTERIORS WITH LIME/CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT 6TH FLOOR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER, BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING LINE AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES DRY. FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINES WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SPLASHGUARDS INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND ICE BINS, AND INBETWEEN DUMP SINKS AND ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS.

JUN 14
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

JUN 7
2016
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR 1 CONTAINER OF BLUE POINT OYSTERS AND 1 CONTAINER OF CARAQUET OYSTERS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $ 200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS IN PLACE WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL EMPTY/USED AND MAINTAIN TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UNAPPROVED VACUUM PACKAGING OCCURING ON SITE. OBSERVED BAGS OF PORK SHOULDER AND CHICKEN TINGA IN WALK-IN COOLER. MGR STATES VACUUM PACKAGING PRODUCT ON SITE HOWEVER, UNABLE TO LOCATE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM HEALTH DEPT TO VACUUM PACK ON SITE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

APPROX 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN 5TH FLOOR BAR AND 6TH FLOOR BAR AREA. DEAD FLY NOTED ON COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR 6TH FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WORN CUTTING BOARD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIVDE SAME.

JAN 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING UNIT IN 5TH FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COOKED CHICKEN WAS STORED FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 130.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132.5F. CHICKEN MUST BE COOKED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND HELD AT 14O DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CONVECTION OVEN IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN FIFTH FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON LOWER LEVEL.

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

CLEAN LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE MEATBALLS WERE BEING PREPARED.

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

ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES STORED IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ON LOWER LEVEL MUST PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

WHEN PREPARING SALADS INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS IN EACH INGREDIENT INSTEAD OF A GLOVED HAND. ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.

JUL 14
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS.

JUL 8
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND EVERY BAR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SEPARATION ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE CHICKEN SHOP FRONT PREP LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE PIZZA EAST FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE COUNTER AND THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

LARGE DISH MACHINES IN THE 1ST AND 5TH FLOOR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL THE PROPER MECHANICAL DETERGENT DISPENSER AT EACH MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS. ( IN THE CHICKEN SHOP AREA WHERE MISSING,ON THE 4TH FLOOR & 6TH FLOOR WHERE MISSSING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PIZZA EAST AREA. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN AND THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST INSTALL A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS WHERE NEEDED.

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