CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Eurest Dining on 07/22/2025.
The popular restaurant is located at 401 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago's River North district, serving local residents and visitors.
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According to inspection records: "Observed chicken held at an inadequate temperature of 124 f. Observed cold beef and greek yogurt held at inadequate temperatures of 53 and 45 f." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies According to HACCP Prevention Guidelines, The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Temperature Monitoring, Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
City health officials have required that Eurest Dining promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2621057 |
| DBA Name | EUREST DINING |
| AKA Name | PINE STREET KITCHEN |
| License # | 2452160 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 401 N MICHIGAN AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611 |
| Inspection Date | 07/22/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 124 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135 F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22 | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD BEEF AND GREEK YOGURT HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 53 AND 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 25 POUNDS OF GREEK YOGURT ($65) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. |
| Latitude | 41.88935425192819 |
| Longitude | -87.62410245624348 |
| Location | (41.88935425192819 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 22, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.