SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SULLY'S HOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

1501 N DAYTON ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 20, 2025 · passed with conditions

8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Storing brooms and mops next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away.

AUG 6
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS

MAR 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON CORNER OF WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AT END OF COOK LINE IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2360036 DATED 2/6/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON COOLER DRAWER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN HOOD LOCATED ABOVE VARIOUS FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH HOOD IN BASEMENT ABOVE VARIOUS FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER COVER, REPLACE WITH AN UNBREAKABLE BULB, OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE OUT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT.

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SEP 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON BOTH SIDE OF THE SAID SINK.SECOND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPE UNDER THE UNUSED HOOD IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND WHEELS OF THE UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIQUID SPILLAGE ON SOUTH WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.BASEMENT AREA.

AUG 18
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON BOTH SIDE OF THE SAID SINK.SECOND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPE UNDER THE UNUSED HOOD IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND WHEELS OF THE UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIQUID SPILLAGE ON SOUTH WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.BASEMENT AREA.

SEP 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

FLOOR IN THE WAIT STATION AREA IS IN DISREPAIR. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.

AUG 11
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUIDUP). REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR SENSOR ON RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

OCT 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT DISHES STORED ON SHELF IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER 3-COMP SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ALONG WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

MAY 24
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener, hood filter and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Light bulb not shielded under basement exhaust hood. Instructed to shield bulbs or shatter proof bulb. Light not provided in sump pump room. Instructed to install bulb.

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