SOMERSET/DEVEREAUX.

Chicago Health Dept

1118 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MAR 11

2025

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2025

PASS 5 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM PIZZA STATION OVEN COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP IN THE DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN, HEAVY AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE HOT BREAKFAST LINE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AS WELL AS GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA... THE FLOOR AND WALL AT THE HOT LINE, THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH WASHER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE MAIN KITCHEN SECOND FLOOR OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS OF THE WALL IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSEC HARBORING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS AND DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING. FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GRIME, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH WASHING UNIT AND DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AT THE 18TH FLOOR UNIT KITCHEN AS WELL AS ONE UNDER THE HOOD UNIT AT THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LARGE COOLING RACK BLOCKING THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CHEF ON SITE RELOCATED COOLING RACK TO ENSURE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED AT HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. ENGINEEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PRODUCE USED FOR THE BAR IN REACH-IN COOLER. CHEF RELOCATED RAW EGGS TO THE BOTTOM SHELF ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 153.3F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS NOW REACHING 180F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT KICTHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE, SANITIZER NOW REACHING 100PPM WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS HOUSEMADE SAUCES MARINARA AND HABANERO HOT SAUCE EXCEEDING THE EXPIRATION DATE. ITEMS PREPARED AND LABELED ON 4/19, 5/11, AND 5/16. TIEMS WERE DISCARDED ON STIE. APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20 DISCARDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A USE BY DATE/DISCARD. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED ON THE PREMISES WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED WITH THE CHEF ON SITE, CHEF VERIFIED WHEN FOOD WAS MADE AND ADDED EXPIRATION DATE LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL PREPARE FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #23). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO PREPARING FERMENTED PRODUCTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL PREPARE FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #23). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO PREPARING FERMENTED PRODUCTS ON SITE. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

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JAN 23

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

OCT 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LIDS SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS OVER DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 8

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED ON LICENSE #2522224.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN certificate's ONSITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER (EXPEDITER) LOCATED IN LINE/PREP KITCHEN AREA GARNISH PANCAKES WITH FRESH MINT USING BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND STRAINER IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STRAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING GLASS CUPS AT 10 PARTS PER MILLION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA, MALT VINEGAR AIOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

JUN 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

JUN 20

2019

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES WASH SOLUTION WATER TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 130 F AND 140 F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT#2185191 ON 07/27/18: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DRIED SCALE DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR WALLS AND COMPONENTS AREAS OF UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 4-904.13(A) OBSERVED PRE SET TABLE WARE, FORKS AND KNIVES, THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS/ FLAT WARE MUST BE COVERED OR SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRE SET TABLE WARE, FORKS AND KNIVES, THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS/ FLAT WARE MUST BE COVERED OR SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER GASKET ON BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INFORMED MANGER THAT GASKET SEALS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DRIED SCALE DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR WALLS AND COMPONENTS AREAS OF UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS. USING SARAN WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE SURFACE. USING CARDBOARD TO LINE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

AUG 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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