NOV 19
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TIME OUT MARKET.
BEAT. 21/100
916-926 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 19, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 122025FAILED7 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2025
FAILED
7 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE MIDDLE BAR IN THE 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM, AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE HOSES FROM THE SODA GUN NOZZLES EMPTYING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DRAIN LINES TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR DUMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEZZANINE DEMO PREP KITCHEN SPACES.
JUN 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASH WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE STORAGE RACK IS BLOCKING ACCESS. THE MANAGER MOVED THE RACK TO ANOTHER LOCATION. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE THIRD FLOOR BAR AREA HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT NORTHWEST STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT SHARED DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON ISTE AT ITME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 312023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT SHARED DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT SHARED DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR USE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON ISTE AT ITME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF SEVERAL ICE BINS WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 102021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: RIGHT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT; HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE OF BAR ON FLOOR 1; SEVERAL HAND SINKS IN BARS AND CHEF'S KITCHEN STATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT ALL LOCATIONS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND SEVERAL HAND SINKS IN BARS AND CHEF'S KITCHEN STATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL LOCATIONS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLAION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED IN CHEF'S TABLE AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 129.5F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF (MINIMUM OF) 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DIGITAL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN CHEF'S TABLE AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. UNABLE TO VERIFY WASH/RINSE CYCLE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY... IN 2ND FLOOR EVENT SUPPORT ROOM AND UNSEALED (WEST) WALL ON 3RD FLOOR IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING IN MAIN BAR (1ST FLOOR)THROUGHOUT AND IN ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT. NOTED UNFINISHED FLOORING IN ALL PREP AREAS THAT HAVE SLIDING BACK DOORS. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED, FLOORS, WALLS AND INSTALL CEILINGS IN SAID AREAS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVING ON ALL RAISED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN FACILITY. MUST ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN ANY RESTROOM IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 242019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN MAIN BAR (1ST FLOOR) MIDDLE SECTION THAT CAN BE CONVENIENTLY USED BY ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THIS SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE ON HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN EVENT SUPPORT BAR SPACE NOT IN PLACE OR TURNED ON WITH A MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER REFRIGERATION UNITS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PREP AREAS... LOST LARSON,THAI DANG,PURPLE PIG,DECENT BEEF, DUCK INN, AND FUNKEN HOUSE PREP AREA (2ND FLOOR ON EAST WALL ). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS, PROTECTIVE CASING, OR EFFECTIVE MEAN TO PROTECT FOOD BEING PREPARED AND ON DISPLAY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TOILET ROOM STALLS, WALLS OR DOORS IN PLACE ON ALL TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE .
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TISSUE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ALL RESTROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVING ON ALL RAISED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN FACILITY. MUST ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN EVENT SUPPORT BAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT OTHER PREP AREAS, AND MECHANICAL ROOM IN THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY... IN 2ND FLOOR EVENT SUPPORT ROOM AND UNSEALED (WEST) WALL ON 3RD FLOOR IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING IN MAIN BAR (1ST FLOOR)THROUGHOUT AND IN ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT. NOTED UNFINISHED FLOORING IN ALL PREP AREAS THAT HAVE SLIDING BACK DOORS. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED, FLOORS, WALLS AND INSTALL CEILINGS IN SAID AREAS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN ANY RESTROOM IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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