CHICAGO, IL - An inspection conducted at Access Contemporary Music on 08/05/2025 identified food safety violations.
The popular restaurant is located at 4116 N Clark Street Chicago Illinois in Chicago's Lakeview district, serving local residents and visitors.
The inspection report documents: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. 010.. 5." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving hand washing, a key component of food safety protocols.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. The FDA Hand Washing Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The FDA Food Code Standards clearly states that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that Access Contemporary Music immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
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.
| Inspection ID | 2621740 |
| DBA Name | ACCESS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC |
| AKA Name | ACCESS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC |
| License # | 3036581 |
| Facility Type | Liquor |
| Risk | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Address | 4116 N CLARK ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60613 |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION |
| 7-38-010. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments | OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION |
| 7-38-005. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments | OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH BATHROOMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT EACH HAND SINK. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT HAND SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT BAR/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK WITH APPROPRIATELY PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE |
| 7-38-030(c). | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES | CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO AVAILABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION |
| 7-38-020(c). | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES | INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments | OBSERVED NO THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK OR WAREWASHING SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR WASHING |
| 7-38-025. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES | PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EACH BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR/MECHANISM. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSEREVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN EACH BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION |
| Latitude | 41.95699850100133 |
| Longitude | -87.66403716394323 |
| Location | (41.95699850100133 |
This inspection was conducted on August 5, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: hand-washing, pest-control, sanitation.
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.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
