NOV 4
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE GRAY.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
39 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO LIDS/COVERS FOR THREE ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OCT 292025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE.CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR. INSTRUCTED ONCE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO LIDS/COVERS FOR THREE ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP IN BOLEO. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALLS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF WINDOW IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLES PROVIDED FOR ALL STALLS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE OF GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED A STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCABLES OR RETURNABLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
SEP 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 72023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUD THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NOV 302023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2023
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUD THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE, NEW YORK STRIP STEAK AND SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
7-202.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY PLACING FLY TRAPS THAT CONTAIN PESTICIDES, BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES IN ALL FOOD PREP/BAR AREAS. MANAGER REMOVED SAID FLY TRAPS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED A CUTTING KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE OR DO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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DEC 52022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CORN PUFF OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP ON RACK IN BOLEO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 222021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, STACKED INSIDE EACH OTHER WHILE WET, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TRACK FOR ICE MAKER DOOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF A CLEAN UP POLICY FOR CLEANING OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN PROVIDED POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A CRYOVAC MACHINE ON THE PREMISES THAT WAS USED TO VACUUM PACKAGE 15LBS OF SAUSAGE, 15LBS OF MEAT EMPANADA FILLING AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN FOUND VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE 15TH FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. CRYOVAC MACHINE AND FOOD TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE 15TH FLOOR SERVING ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ROOM AND 7 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
JUL 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AT 15 TH FL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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