The Living Room
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
The Living Room was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed low hot running water pressure at hand sink must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Non-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
Canvass · Not Ready
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must repair the cold water faucet so as to provide cold water at the hand washing sink on the left hand side in the men's staff restroom. Said restroom has 2 hand washing sinks. The hand washing sink on the right hand side has both hot and cold running water. Must repair cold water faucet handle at the kitchen hand sink so as to be easy to open at the main cooking/grilling area. Must repair 1-comp on the left hand side of the 3-comp sink so as to drain faster. Said compartment is slow draining.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of the illinois food handler's certificate for all food staff on premises at all times. Must provide above stated document for the next routine inspection.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Stagnant water under ice maker in rear of kitchen, instructed to eliminate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Condensation in walk-in cooler unit cooling pipes, instructed to eliminate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter noted in small storage room next to bar, instructed to organize.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 interior of 2dr fridge closest to the storage room to remove sticky substance from bottom shelf.
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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 regrout floor in front and around mop sink closet floor. Also regrout in front of the large ice machine. Must clean and sanitize floors in the staff ladies and men's restrooms. Must detail clean and sanitize floor drains in the bar area. Must clean floors in the soda room area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling of the food preparation area and bar area. Approximately 15 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Management vacuumed the flies and ecolab was onsite for a pest control inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket for the liquor storeroom prep cooler. Both ice bins have the cold plate in contact with consumable ice used for drinks at the bar. Must separate the cold plate from consumable ice. Provide ice bin covers for both ice bins behind the bar.
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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 regrout the floor around the dishwashing machine especially along the wall.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 machine.
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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 detail clean and maintain interior of floor drains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the ceiling tiles and vents-remove dirt/dust and rust.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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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. MOLD BUILD-UP ON ALL WALK-IN COOLER INSULATION INSIDE PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LOOSE CAULKING NOTED ON WALL COVERINGS BEHIND COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. ALSO SLOW DRAINAGE AT MENS TOILET ROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.