No Entry

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817-819 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

No Entry · as of May 21, 2026

Blvd was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Non-Inspection

No Entry

Result: No Entry

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the surface temperature of the irreversible registering temperature indicator at 148f inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to repair the dish machine so a surface temperature of 160f or above is achieved. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor bar area, food prep and dish washing areas and 2nd floor service area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door device installed on the 1st floor employee washroom door. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the 2nd floor and patio bars.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage at outdoor bar handwash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature warewashing machine located on the second floor bar area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual concentration was observed at 0 ppm at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. The manager changed the empty bottle of sanitizer for a full one during the inspection. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on interior of 2 door cooler located on cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed oysters stored in container without shellstock tag attached. Must have shellstock tag attached to container until the last item is sold then must keep on file for 90 days. Oysters have been discarded voluntarily. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $50.00. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Summary report from 6/3/22, report #2556710 not posted in plain view of establishment's customers. Observed summary report kept in binder. Recent summary report must be posted in plain view of establishment's customers at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following time temperature control for safety foods in vacuum sealed packages, without any labels or original boxes present...approximately 17lbs of duck ,10 lbs of grilled pork chops, 30lbs of new york strip steak, 12 lbs of peppered bacon, 51 lbs of chicken parts , 28 lbs of marinated cooked beef short ribs and 10 lbs of lamb chops all stored in walk in cooler in kitchen prep area. No invoices,review of supplier names, were provided by person in charge whom stated food items come from small farm. Unable to present documents of source where food is provided from. Must meet requirement and maintain. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured during inspection.priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed consumer advisory statement printed without asterisking on specific menu items that can be served cooked to order or served raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process in facility noted reduced oxygen packaging of cooked/marinated meats(see violation 11) all stored in walk in cooler located in main kitchen prep area during time of inspection.informed person in charge that documentation and procedures must be submitted and approved by cdph prior to preforming such specialized food processes. Must be maintained.tagged unit including packaging material.all food items during were discarded and denatured voluntarily during this time by person in charge this time items total $909.57. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burned out light bulbs under hood in prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 6- drawer prep cooler at 44.9f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.manager adjusted unit during inspection the air temperature is now 37.5f.must resume usage.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods stored inside of 6- drawer prep cooler such as .5lb. Mixed greens 46.4f,.5lb arugular 46.3f,.25lb. Romaine lettuce 46.4f,10 oz. Creamed feta cheese 46.9f,1.6 lbs. Cesar dressing 47.7f,13 oz. Sliced cherry tomatoes 47.2f,.5 oz. Chopped egg yolks 44.5f,7oz. Chopped egg whites 44.8f,6oz. Boiled eggs 45.2f,8.34oz. Capers 45.1f,8.5oz. Tomatoe fondue 46.4f,33- raw shelled eggs 44.9f,2.34lbs seafood sausage 45.1f,1.34lbs.brandade 45.6f,5lbs. Blanched vegetables 44.8f,1.34lbs.romolan 45.8f,2lbs. Burger sauce 46.6f,6lbs. Blanched french fries 45.0f,1.25lbs.carmalized onions 46.4f,2lbs.puree carrots 46.7f. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below.appx.29.8lbs.$98(critical 7-38-005a)

    • 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 evidence of appx. 20 or more live small flies flying around,on ceilings in dish washing area,1st fl. Bar area and rear 2nd fl. Hallway.also excessive build up in floor drains in same areas.must clean floor drains.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/14/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • 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 multiuse pots on dish shelves and dining table silverware and glasses.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from interior of ovens,fan guards in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor behind cooking equipment and bar areas.

    • 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 debris from light fixtures in rear prep area and from lower wall under dish machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in dry food storage closet.

  16. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink 2nd floor water service area, instructed to install,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in storage areas first and second floor, instructed to installed,

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.