SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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201 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 24, 2025 · passed with conditions

14 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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 STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT CORNER BASE OF HADDOX EXIT DOOR(STAIRWELL). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON MILK CRATES IN DOCK AREA LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOWER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(RPZ) UNSCREWED AND OBSERVED UPPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING(CLOSER TO CEILING) AT FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOWER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(RPZ) AND UPPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(CLOSER TO CEILING) AT FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

DEC 11
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRE-SET ON CUSTOMER DINING TABLES IN THE STATE & LAKE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT TABLEWARE BY PROTECTING THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE UTENSILS AND INVERTING THE COFFEE CUPS OR DO NOT PRE-SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES UPON ARRIVAL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

SEP 21
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OATMEAL AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 9
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THEMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR, FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING AND BEFOR STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULT-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 16
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

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

MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER DRAWERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM OFF THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AT ALL STORAGE AREAS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

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

OBSERVED MISSING EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 159 F IN MAIN KITCHEN, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 180 RINSE TEMP AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, EGGS....), SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING. JUST STACKED INSIDE EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSILS.

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

MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND LOOSE WIRES ON A FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

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

INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT EMPLOYEES SELF-SERVICE FOOD LINE. CURRENT GUARD TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD.

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

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAR 21
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced).

APR 15
2016
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting 40F or less in reach in cooler, and prep table counter top at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation. List of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures of 40F or less are as follows: Pork Pate at 47.8F, meat loaf 48.5F, Salsa at 47.4F, cut tomatoes at 48.9F, cut vegetables 49.5F, cooked chicken at 49.8F, Pasta 46.9F, Soft cheeses at 49.4F, etc...Mgmt discarded products at once, 120lbs, approximate value $1300.00.(air temp of cooler was at 41.5F).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, and 3 compartment sink in prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Coffee station, bar area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in storage areas under shelving/racks in bsmt area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(Corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in bsmt kitchen storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, above coolers, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUN 12
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE SODA AND SYRUP LINES AT THE BAR AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA.

APR 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS THAT ARE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WHITOUT OBTAINING PROPER HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE VACUUME PACKAGING AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CELAN INSIDE, INSTRUCRTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS(THONGS) AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THONGS HANGING OFF THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL REFRIGERATOR, COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 6
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT ON THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

FEB 10
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/REOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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

MUT REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

MAR 14
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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. DELI SLICER AND ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CEILING, CHIPPED DRY WALL BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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