DEC 26
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STETSON'S.
EAT. 85/100
151 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 26, 2025 · passed
15 of 19 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON PIE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AT PLACE SETTINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT PRESET TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Hand wash sink knob at sushi prep station is hard to turn, instructed to repair for easy use.
JUL 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DISCARDED ABOUT 5LBS OF OYSTERS COSTING ABOUT $50
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SPICY MAYO OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOW DISH MACHINE ON SITE THAT WAS IN REPAIR AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.TAG AND HELD FOR INSPECTION
FEB 202020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LOOSE FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING P-TRAP UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 32016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sin in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in prep area, bar area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed hand sink in rear kitchen,had drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAY 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE MAIN COOKING LINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 232014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ROUGH WALL BEHIND SUSHI PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
DEC 102013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA DISPENSER RACK LOCATED AT STETSON'S PANTRY TO REMOVE SODA SYRUP STAINS AND SPLASHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE STETSON'S MAIN SERVICE LINE KITCHEN.
JUL 182013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DINING ROOM AND SUSHI PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 23 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MISSING COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 302012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 30
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE SIDE PREP AREA.
JUL 252011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 25
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212010FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2010
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREA AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE FLIES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATORS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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