DEC 3
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE IVY ROOM.
EAT. 89/100
12 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 3, 2025 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WOMEN RESTROOM TOILETS SLOW DRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
clean trays stored too close to mop sink at basement dish room, instructed to keep all clean utensils away for source of contamination.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Carpeted floor noted at basement's dry food storage room, instructed to remove carpet.
MAR 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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NOV 52019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112 (A) (A) OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE 1 DOOR TRUE REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN BANQUET PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-409.13 (B) (B)- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED PRE SET CUTLERY AND UP RIGHT GLASS WARE STORED THROUGHOUT TABLE TOPS IN DINING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY MUST BE SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED PLASTERED DRY WALLS THROUGHOUT: -DRY STORAGE ROOM ON BASEMENT LEVEL. -BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET ON BASEMENT LEVEL. -IN ICE MACHINE CLOSET ON MAIN LEVEL OF BANQUET HALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 272016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO THE AIR VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 27
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS ICE BINS (FOR ICE CONSUMPTION) INSTALLED INTO TABLES AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA AND WILL DRAIN INTO BUCKETS UNDER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.
JUL 212015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS ICE BINS (FOR ICE CONSUMPTION) INSTALLED INTO TABLES AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA AND WILL DRAIN INTO BUCKETS UNDER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.
APR 82015FAILED1 violationDETAILS
APR 8
2015
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. PREMISES NOT OPENED OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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