Pass

Private Dining by Sepia

135 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 21, 2026

Private Dining by Sepia was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed utensils in the kitchen area (strainer, pots) in poor repair, loose handles and soiled such that equipment is no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to repair or replace utensils and maintain all utensils in good repair and regularly cleaned such that they remain easily-cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage in the employee/public men and women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up kit or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 3 compartment sink or dish machine in cook line/prep area. Instructed manager to install either 3 compartment sink or dish machine, with hot and cold water under city pressure. Either 3 compartment sink or dish machine should be able to accommodate the largest piece of equipment. Maintain at all times.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation from report # 2064416, date: 6/16/17, not corrected. # 32 OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDLE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Operator has ordered replace part, must install and maintain. Instructed manager to correct violation by re inspection date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 3 compartment sink or dish machine in cook line/prep area. Instructed manager to install either 3 compartment sink or dish machine, with hot and cold water under city pressure. Either 3 compartment sink or dish machine should be able to accommodate the largest piece of equipment. Maintain at all times.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDLE IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Operator has ordered replace part, must install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install grease trap on 2 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must maintain same.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken handle on the 1 door upright cooler. Instructed to repair so that the handle is smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield on the heat lamp above the center prep tables. Instructed to provide a light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet handle missing from the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to repair/replace.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert all multi-use items in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the vent covers in each washroom and remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the broken nozzle at the mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide idph food handler certificates for employees as required.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Employee handwashing facilities in poor repair. No cold running water at the prep area hand sink located along the north wall. Noted water at the hand sink between 119-142 degrees f. Must repair and provide cold running water at the sink. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert all multi-use items in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the vent covers in each washroom and remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the broken nozzle at the mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide idph food handler certificates for employees as required.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust from vent fans in both washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed handsink in front area where drinks are prepared for handwashing. Sink must have hot and cold running water. Must prepare drinks in main kitchen until sink is installed where two exposed handsinks are located.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all floor corners under the dish machine area.

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    License-Task Force · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The three comp sink and dish machine are not connected, connect all plumbing.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.