The Northern Trust Company
50 S la Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 15, 2025
The Northern Trust Company was last inspected on August 15, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 15, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of left dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between tiles at the base of lower tiled columns to the left and right of high temperature dish machine. Instructed to regrout in between tiles at base of lower tiled columns to the left and right of high temperature dish machine and maintain. Observed damaged tile on lower column at base to the left of high temperature dish machine. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace damaged tile on lower column at base to the left of high temperature dish machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on the premises, observed improper water temperature of 107.2f at three compartment sink. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot running water above 110f at the 3 compartment sink and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Instructed hot water generation and distribution shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Corrected on site hot water restored before conclusion of inspection observed hot water temperature of 110.7f at 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of left dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between tiles at the base of lower tiled columns to the left and right of high temperature dish machine. Instructed to regrout in between tiles at base of lower tiled columns to the left and right of high temperature dish machine and maintain. Observed damaged tile on lower column at base to the left of high temperature dish machine. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace damaged tile on lower column at base to the left of high temperature dish machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Facility provided proof of food handler training for two food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of completed food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Facility provided proof of allergen awareness training for one city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at the hand washing sink in the dish room. Instructed to provide hand washing signage for all hand washing sinks in the facility.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed seasoning out of the original container without label containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed serving plates stored near the dish area not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust in the interior of the ice machine located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink waste pipe leaking under the left and right basins. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Loose wires noted on food strainers, instructed to use only good repair utensils.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing a beard resrtraints. Instructed to wear.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the plumbing leaking under the left basin of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed a fod handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints at all times food is being prepared.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of food handler education. Instructed to provide and maintain proof of food handler education.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice cream freezer in the prep area-remove ice build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must replace all broken/damaged floor tiles under 3-comp. Sink. Must also level floor-it is uneven under the 3 comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the pipe under the middle compartment and at the base of the left faucet on the 3-comp. Sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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