Chicago
71
YOUR CALL

The Arts Club of Chicago

201 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
71/100

Mostly clean — 13 of 18 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
18
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-12
Pass Rate
72%
1 failure
Score
71/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-06-12)
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Other issues found across 4 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-06-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-04-23 Fail Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2598306 CONDUCTED ON 7/30/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-205.15: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE AND LAST SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (#51)5-205.1...

2024-07-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE AND LAST SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS SPRAYING FROM SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS RUSTY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WOOD STORAGE BOXES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2022-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label and maintain.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Observed food handler with long beard not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

2021-07-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-11-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION....

2017-05-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS TOO, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BROOMS AND DUSTPANS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN POTS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, MUST HAVE ALL STAFF IN KITCHEN OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

2016-04-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR WITH ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BAR WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-30 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2014-07-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2014-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH A RED SUBSTANCE AND THE TUBES WITH MOLD INSIDE OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2013-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 170F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

2012-11-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELS ON BUL FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

CASES OF SOFT DRINK STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

2011-11-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

THE CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF A 2-COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST REPLACE. RUBBER GASKET OF COOLER AT THE BAR IS RIPPED AT BOTTOM LEFT-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, ea...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES UNDER THE 3-COMP. BAR SINK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN; LEAKY FAUCET (LEFT SIDE) OF 3-COMP. SINK IN DISHROOM: WATER SEEPING OUT AT THE FRONT PANEL OF DISHMACHINE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, w...

2010-10-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTA...

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