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222 N LA SALLE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60601
13
Total Inspections
15.4%
Pass Rate
11
Failures

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2025

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CRAB LEGS INSIDE OF SEAFOOD DRAWER NEXT TO FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT TO STORE LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE DESSERT COOLER BEHIND SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN RUNNING WATER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET IN DISREPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 18, 2024

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 13, 2024

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED PASTA IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PASTA UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE NORTH BAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F, THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 84.1F, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SALAD LINE WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 4, 2023

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to provide adequate lighting.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: No irreversible registering temperature indicator is provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature for hot water mechanical warewashing. Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025. by the end of inspection mgr purchased one. invoice provided.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in staff restrooms. instructed to provide.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: fly trap installed above clean utensils rack, instructed to move from above clean utensil.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives in-use at cook line wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: leak noted under 3-comp sinks. instructed to repair and maintain.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

May 25, 2021

Result: Pass
0 violations

Feb 18, 2020

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND (TCS)FOODS (BEEF, EGGS, SLICES TOMATOES, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING), AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 55F LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 30LBS, $300. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES ON STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GREEN & RED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OR REPAIR. Surfaces such 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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND WHEEL CASTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jul 2, 2019

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THREE OUT OF FOUR REACH IN REFRIGERATION COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION(LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION SERVICE LINE). TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70F - 54 F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE COOLER UNTIL IT REACHS 41F . PREPARATION COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREPERATON COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. WHEN RETURNED TO ISSUE CITATIONS COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 41F. FACILITY BEGAN TO USE COOLER BEFORE TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION WATER TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 118 F . THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER: BAKERY HANDWASHING SINK (2ND FLOOR), DISHROOM HAND WASHING SINK (1ST FLOOR), AND EVENT BAR HANDWASHING SINK (2ND FLOOR). HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65 F- 80 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.;;11|FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED NEW YORK STEAK VACUUM SEALED IN FREEZER. FACILITY COULD NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE)FOR SOURCE OF BEEF . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK AND GREEN SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIP INTO ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SAID ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. TAG REMOVED ICE MACHINE SERVICED , NOTED WHEN RETURNED TO ISSUE CITATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS)FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, CHEESE, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING , SAUTEED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, MAHI MAHI, SALMON, LOBSTER VARIETY OF MORE TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 65F LOCATED IN THREE OUT OF FOUR REACH IN FOOD PREPERATION COOLERS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS(90 LBS) , COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS)FOODS (BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, FRENCH ONION SOUP, COOKED PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED TUNA TARTARE, A VARIETY OF STEAK AND LAMB CHOPS ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW AND UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW AND UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED;;9|NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (HAMBURGER BUN) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 8, 2018

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
30|FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR SURFACES OF 1ST FLOOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, ORANGE FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;37|TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.;;42|APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Oct 31, 2017

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES (3) LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 3, 2017

Result: Pass
0 violations

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