STK CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

9 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED COMINGLED OYSTERS IN PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY AT $325. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COMINGLING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 4 TOILETS NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED COOLER NEXT TO OFFICES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

SEP 16

2025

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 9

2025

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE (EAST SIDE) BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4” AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ENCLOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED (HOT) HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR STAIRCASE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 (TWO) EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 28

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATES ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR CHAMPAGNE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

OCT 21

2024

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(STEAK) THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ASTERISK ADDED TO ALL STEAKS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/21/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVE OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(NOT DOCK DOOR) IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENIONGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATES ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR CHAMPAGNE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

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OCT 26

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPNG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR INSIDE BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING IN THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONVENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BEEF IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. DURING EXIT INSPECTION, NEW MANAGER IN CHARGE HAD SIGNED UP FOR A MANAGER COURSE/EXAM THROUGH SERVSAFE ONLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 25

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS NEAR COOKLINE IN BASEMENT IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOORS LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA HAS AN APPROXIMATE 1 IN GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS. 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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD/GARBAGE DEBRIS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE, BEHIND COOKLINE & PREP-TABLE UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (FRIES) ON COOKLINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS LOCATED AT PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR COOKLINE. SPINACH MEASURED AT 56.2F, FISH 54.3F, CHEESE, 54.1F, BEEF PATTIES 53.6F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY $300.00 AT AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 30 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP-LINE COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50.F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. WHILE ON SITE A MAINTENANCE WORKER ARRIVED ON SITE AND ADJUSTED COOLER. COOLER IS NOW 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUSED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS NEAR COOKLINE IN BASEMENT IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS. 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.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DISHWARE ON TOP SHELF IN THE DISH AREA HAS FOOD CONTACT FOOD SURFACE IS FACING UPWARDS. DISHWARE MUST BE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 28

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND FILTERED WATER SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND LABEL OR INSTALL AND LABEL.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIME.

SEP 5

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 29

2019

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER PROVIDES COPIED VERSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND SPECS OF BLACK FUZZY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN 2 OUT OF 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND 2 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN USE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MIN OF 25 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. TAG REMOVED WHEN RETURNED TO TYPE REPORT AN ISSUE CITATIONS.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ( 5 LBS CHICKEN, FISH, BUTTER ) THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 60 - 70 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN BAR, BASEMENT HALLWAY(NEAR ICE MACHINE), BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEFT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKING PROFUSELY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP: FRONT BAR, DISH AREA BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE FOOD BEING PREPARED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

REFER TO VIOL#32 FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ( 5 LBS CHICKEN, OCTOPUS ) THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SMALL PLASTIC DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N)- 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

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MIDDLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17- OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER, GRUYERE CHEESE, SLICED STRAWBERRIES, ETC. WITH NO LABEL OF COMMON NAME. ALSO OBSERVED CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN MAIN BAR COOLER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE READY TO EAT FOOD IS REMOVED FROM BULK CONTAINER AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MIDDLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)- OBSERVED SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS, STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE BACK SPLASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN SLIDING ICE DOOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 6

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT 180F. OBSERVED LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER IN CHAMPAGNE BAR NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OUT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA AND BASEMENT PREP GRILL AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH BROKEN/INNACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE WORKING PROPERLY.

MAY 17

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STANDUP REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

NOV 9

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOK LINE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE. AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION ON ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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