Chicago Health Dept
621 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
17 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH LIVE DOG INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH CUSTOMER DURING THIS INSPECTION.ADVISED MANAGEMENT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM NEXT TO MANAGER OFFICE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY AT 4:26 PM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INPSECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
6-403.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE COVERED CONTAINERS OF GREENS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POST RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE COVERED CONTAINERS OF GREENS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POST RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LOOSE KNOB AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, TOO CLOSE TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND KEEP CLOSED.
INACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK, FOUND FOOD CONTAINER AND UTENSILS STORED IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK OBSTRUCTING ACCESS TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AT DISH WASHING AREA TOO CLOSE TO GARBAGE CAN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR KEEP GARBAGE CAN AWAY FROM RACK.
PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT COVERS AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDUREFOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE HAVING A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
2-102.14(F)(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDUREFOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
2-301.15 HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED WATER LINES FROM FLOOR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK. ( 3- COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT BE USED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER LINES. HAND SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE NEAREST HAND SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA INCLUDING ON WALLS OUTSIDE PATRON RESTROOMS, ON LARGE SIGN THAT HANGS ABOVE FOOD PREP, ON WALLS IN HOT FOOD COOKING AREA, ON WALLS ABOVE SODA DISPENSING AREA, STAIRWAY WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1996020 DATED 3/21/17 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #32 SNEEZE GUARD INADEQUATE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM CONTAMINATING OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR KNIFE RACK, WALLS OF HOT FOOD PREP AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH WATER ON FLOORS. DRY FLOORS COMPLETLY AT NIGHT WITH FAN TO ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY BREEDING. OBSERVED 2 FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN UNDER MAIN SERVING LINE. FLOOR DRAINS ARE LOCATED UNDER CONDENSER UNITS AND ARE UNABLE TO BE REACHED TO BE CLEANED. MUST FIGURE OUT A WAY TO ACCESS FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN ALL ORGANIC MATERIAL OUT OF FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SNEEZE GUARD INADEQUATE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OR INSTALL A SHELF INFRONT TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM CONTAMINATING OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
A LARGE CAST IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD UTENSILS UNDER.
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