DEC 3
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE CLIFF DWELLERS.
EAT. 77/100
200 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 3, 2025 · passed
14 of 18 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 82024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHARRED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVENS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
TOILET CLOSEST TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP IN STORAGE ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 1
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAR 292022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED TABLEWARE SUCH AS KNIVES, SPOONS, AND FORKS SITTING OUT UNCOVERED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TABLEWARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 93F - 91F LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, FOOD PREPARATION/DISH AREA SINK. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.ALSO NOTED 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER COMPLETES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RECEIVES THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND REMAINS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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DEC 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE DATE LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON THE MENU SUCH AS STEAKS AND HAMBURGERS NOT MARKED WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON TALL STANDING PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
FEB 142018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AROUND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALL TILE IN PREP AREA BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND OIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS HAVE THICK DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
SEP 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT LABELED AND DATED NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND VENT COVER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE VENT COVER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
APR 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE NECK OF FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK VERY LEAKY.MUST REPAIR
MAR 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREMISES REACH IN COOLER IN KITCKEN NOT MAINTAINED.AIR TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED AT 45.4F.MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 40F OR BELOW.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 46.2F, 4-RAW SHELL EGGS-45.8F,7-LBS MILK-48.5F, 5-LBS SMOKED SALMON-48.F,18-LBS OF NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS-49.2F, 3LBS-RAW CHICKEN-46.8F,3LBS OF CRAB CAKES-48.0F.MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER- APPROX 40LBS FOOD AT COST OF APPROX $300.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE NECK OF FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK VERY LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP ON WALL OPEN FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED FREE FROM DUST..MUST PROVIDE CLEAN,SANITIZE CONTAINER OR HOLDER.
OCT 222015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
APR 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF BUILD UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 282013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COVERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING AT BASE OF SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
DEC 82010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY.(160F FINA IL RINSE). CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. Tagged dishmachine.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
FEB 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted)
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found wash cloths not properly stored.
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