SOMERSET/DEVEREAUX.

Chicago Health Dept

1118 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

FEB 26
2025
PASS 2 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLORINE SANITIZING RINSE AT ROOF TOP (18FL) BAR MACHINE. MEASURED SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SOLUTION MUST MAINTAIN BETWEEN 50-200PPM. WHILE ON SITE ECO LAB ARRIVED AND FIXED BOTH DISH MACHINES. ROOF TOP BAR MACHINE MEASURED AT 100PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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 · 0 violations
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JUL 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 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 Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTEAD TO STORE PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Other
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INSIDE PORTION OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED ON THE 18TH FLOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ICE, INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED. ICE IS REMOVED AND MACHINE IS SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 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 Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COCKTAIL COOLER ON EAST CORNER OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD AND SCALE DEPOSITS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS IN DISH WASHING AREA. 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 · 0 violations
AUG 1
2017
PASS · 0 violations

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