MAR 5
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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STEVE'S BITE.
BEAT. 48/100
80 E CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
DUE TO RISK ASSESSMENT CHANGING; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 102025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR CRACKED OPEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION, WITHOUT A SCREEN DOOR TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE RECORD OF THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 82025FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2025
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WHILE REPORT WAS BEING TYPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE COME FROM THE OUTDOORS, PREPARE CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDER ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMERS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 64.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUSED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY OPEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION, WITHOUT A SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE RECORD OF THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 222024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
3-501.15(B): OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING METHOD OF A BULK CONTAINER OF YELLOW RICE. CONTAINER OF RICE WAS FOUND BEING COOLED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS STORING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING IN SMALLER BATCHES, ETC. FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OUT OF COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT, AND THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER DOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.
OCT 152024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING METHOD OF A BULK CONTAINER OF YELLOW RICE. CONTAINER OF RICE WAS FOUND BEING COOLED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS STORING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING IN SMALLER BATCHES, ETC. FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OUT OF COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT, AND THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER DOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/21/2023, REPORT #2587310 #49: 4-602.13: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHLEVING AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED TILES IN CEILING NEAR DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH USED CIGARETTES IN THE OFFICE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE ASHTRY HAD APPROXIMATELY 10-15 USED CIGARETTES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALL REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2024*
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DEC 212023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHLEVING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED TILES IN CEILING NEAR DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS PUT THE PROCEDURE GIVEN IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICY GIVEN. ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD READ AND SIGN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS PUT THE PROCEDURE GIVEN IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND A FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREMISES PREP COOLER AT 80.7F DEGREES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL CDPH PRIOR TO USE AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER(69.7F) AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL. CRIICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AT 3-COMP SINK AND CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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