JUN 12
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE ARTS CLUB OF CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
201 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2025
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
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)5-205.15: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS SPRAYING FROM SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 302024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE AND LAST SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 312023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED WOOD STORAGE BOXES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
SEP 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label and maintain.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Observed food handler with long beard not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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JUL 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 72019PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 82017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, MUST HAVE ALL STAFF IN KITCHEN OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
APR 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 28
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUL 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
SEP 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NOV 302012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELS ON BUL FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
NOV 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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.
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, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
OCT 202010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 20
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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