JUN 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 57/100
615 N WABASH AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 26, 2025 · passed with conditions
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MADE IN HOUSE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
FEB 272024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.13: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
FEB 202024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS(NORTHSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA, WOMEN'S WASHROOM STALL 1 AND STALL 3, FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS 1, 3, AND 4). INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING IN CONTAINER IN SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
DEC 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
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MAY 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Weak hot water pressure at 2nd floor bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 20lbs of cheese sauce made from heavy cream and real cheese held at 78.4f at front line prep cooler. instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $110.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Found front prep cooler at 78.5f air temp, said TCS foods held in cooler, instructed to keep all coolers where TCS foods are stored at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Mop sink at 2nd floor located next to food container shelves, instructed to install a barrier.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, a dark film noted at upper panel. instructed to clean and maintain.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Heavy dripping noted from condensation pan at 2nd floor walk-in cooler. instructed to repair and maintain.
JAN 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH BARS AND THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR CUBED ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING ASTERISKS ON SOME OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH PIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISH WASH PIT. MUST MAKE SAID CEILING TILE TIGHT FIT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT.
JUN 152017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WARE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MUST BE WORKING AND SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM WITH CHLORINE.DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE TAG FROM UNIT CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO INSTALLED HAND SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 2 UNINSTALLED PREP SINKS AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, AND THE COFFEE SERVICE. MUST INSTALL ABOVE STATED PREP SINKS SO AS TO BE IN WORKING ORDER.FOUND LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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