MAR 24
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SOMERSET/DEVEREAUX.
EAT. 89/100
1118 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2026 · passed
Passed all 10 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 262025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JAN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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JUL 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTEAD TO STORE PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COCKTAIL COOLER ON EAST CORNER OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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