Aire Rooftop
100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 21, 2025
Aire Rooftop was last inspected on August 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 21, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings in middle and at base of rear exit double doors 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
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: observed debris and liquid on floor in enclosed dumpster area in between and behind dumpsters. Instructed to clean floor in enclosed dumpster area and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed one unused grill in outside storage area of rooftop bar. Instructed to remove any equipment that is no longer in use or unnecessary to operation of facility.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: facility provided no 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
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine improperly santizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine.corrected on site 'held for inspection' tag placed on low temperature dish machine. Instructed once low temperature dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing at a minimum concentration of 50ppm chlorine e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using unit.( note: facility is a late opener low temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection.) priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings in middle and at base of rear exit double doors 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 irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Corrected on site irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and liquid on floor in enclosed dumpster area in between and behind dumpsters. Instructed to clean floor in enclosed dumpster area and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor in corner of rooftop bar. Instructed to clean floor in corner of rooftop bar and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused grills(two) and beer dispenser in outside storage area of rooftop bar. Instructed to remove any equipment that is no longer in use or unnecessary to operation of facility.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Facility provided no 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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Not Ready
Non-Inspection · Not Ready
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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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general1 paperwork 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: 2-102.14(o) observed no signed written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. 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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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items (ex. Beef burgers) that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 noted no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) noted no thermometers inside refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed facility that any persons with the city of chicago food manager sanitation certificate to comply with completion of food allergen training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
7 critical5 general1 paperwork 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 signed written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. 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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of an ecolab clean up policy and no reflective supplies. Instructed facility to provide a completed policy reflecting the supplies included in sample policy. Must ensure the availability of both a completed policy plus a reflective set of supplies needed for responding to vomit and/or diarrhea to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Noted food (prosciutto & sauces) adulterated following the fire and not in good condition that protects the integrity of the contents, prevents exposure or is free of potential contaminants. Person in charge discarded and denatured contaminated products. Priority foundation violation #. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Ventless fryer obeserved with smoke residue and grease buildup due to fire. Instructed to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items (ex. Beef burgers) that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of reach in prep cooler near microwave oven to be improper at 61.2f and reach in freezer at 40.7f. Instructed not to use either unit until equipment is maintaining proper holding temperatures. Tag was placed on reach in prep cooler and reach in freezer. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed smoke residue and soot on exposed foods in the kitchen prep area stored on counter surfaces. Food was discarded by person in charge.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease, smoke residue, and soot in the kitchen prep area on cooking equipment and utensils. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors were noted to be slippery from standing grease due to fryer fire. Instructed to properly clean and sanitize to create smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility that any persons with the city of chicago food manager sanitation certificate to comply with completion of food allergen training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.