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111-113 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Mixed record — 8 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-25
Pass Rate
57%
2 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-02-25
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2014)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 23×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Other critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS

critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO O...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR OF AV HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER UNDERNEATH EYES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED R...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WHISKEY LIBRARY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WHISKEY LIBRARY.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHTS IN RIGHT SIDE HOOD AND LIGHT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

2024-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECOR...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH TRIANGLE CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH A TRIANGLE CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL ICE MACHINES WITH MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. OBSERVED RED SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTTOM SHIELD IN SMALL ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND SHIELD ON BOTH CORNERS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR IN SOUTHSIDE BAR NEXT TO NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL FOUR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL FOUR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DOOR ON THE SOUTHWEST MOST WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SAID WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN MIDDLE OF BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON BOTH FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

2023-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MEASURED WATER AT HANDSINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 80-90.5F AT VARIOUS HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PLUMBER ARRIVE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SINK METERED FAUCET DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY W...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

minor Sanitation

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

CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR STORAGE IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

2022-03-01 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WAHSING SINK LOCATED IN CABARET BAR AND BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 2 TOILETS OUT OF SEVERAL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO BE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2019-11-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE BINS NEXT TO ICE MAKERS STORED TOO CLOSE TO BROOM HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER.

2018-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - HAND SINK AT RIGHT SIDE OF COOK LINE AREA -BOTH HAND SINKS AT DINING ROOM BAR -BOTH HAND SINKS AT LOUNGE BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13- OBSERVED CLEANING AID, SANITIZING SPRAY GEL ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR RELOCATE SANITIZING SPRAY GEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Chemical Safety

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO LABELS AND INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -1LBS, 8OZ OF PORK TERRIANE, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $6.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DI...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED O...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND DUMP SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DINNING ROOM BAR -LOUNGE BAR(BOTH SINKS) -WHISKY BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED DRIED SODA STAINS ON BEVERAGE LINER ON BEVERAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT AT DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2017-09-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

SHELLLFISH SHELLS CAN NOT BE REUSED FOR SERVICE. THEY ARE UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. THEY ARE A SINGLE SERVICE ITEM AND MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL HANDLE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR COLD HOLD UNIT BROKEN ON MAIN COOKING LINE. REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.

2016-06-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER BY CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

SMALL BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SMALL BAR.

2015-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COLD PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE FOUR CUSTOMER 'S WASHROOMS DOOR.

2015-06-25 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIROR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THR PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COLD PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD SROAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE FOUR CUSTOMER 'S WASHROOMS DOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PEVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER' S CERTIFICATE.

2014-02-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-02-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT BARS (MAIN DINING ROOM BAR AND WHISKEY BAR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED OPENED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (CANS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS EMPTY FOODS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AND BAR AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE TILES ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED DUST ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES, CLEAN CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

2013-01-31 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER TOO CLOSE TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTE DTO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2012-05-22 Pass License

No violations found.

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