MAR 3
2026
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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69 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2026 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,ETC).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT REGISTER, HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT KNEE WALL NEAR REGISTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF TABLE TOP OVENS.
JAN 272026FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2026
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY EMPLOYEE .OBSERVED FEMALE CASHIER AT REGISTER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN SHE REMOVED HER GLOVES,WIPED HER HANDS ON APRON AND THEN PUT ON A ANOTHER PAIR OF GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS ON A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF/CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 51.3F-52.9F AND WOMEN'S AT 54.1F-54.3F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,ETC).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY EMPLOYEE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT REGISTER, HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT KNEE WALL NEAR REGISTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF TABLE TOP OVENS.
MAR 152024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
OCT 232023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to provide.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using cardboard boxes as multi-use container for food storage in 2 door cooler, instructed to use proper food containers.
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MAY 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 55.4F. AND 3LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 46.5F, 3LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 66.7F AND 3LBS OF STEAK AT 75.4F IN THE BACK COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 12LBS ABOUT $35. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
MAR 172020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 17
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SERVICE SINK INOPERABLE. FOUND NO RUNNKNG WATER WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUECTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGR, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MGRS. PROPERTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
NOV 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES (2 MALES) INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 212017PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2017
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE MOP SINK.
NOV 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear prep area not clean, had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink, and under heavy clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
JAN 222016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Found/obsrved outside dumpster with garbage overflowing 2 feet high, must increase garbage pick up to prevent garbage overflowing, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Found no certified food manager with a food sanitation certificate from the city of Chicago on site while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous(preparing tuna sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, etc..)at this time of inspection, Citation Issued 7-38-012. Serious violation.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). shelving, doors under pop dispensing unit not clean, need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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