Steak 48

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 26, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed made in house blue cheese dressing stored at an inadequate temperature of 45 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are stored at 41 f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted racks inside walk in coolers of facility. Instructed manager to replace or repaint rusted racks.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. May 6, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 27, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.13: observed pre-set tableware uncovered on dining room tables. Instructed to cover in order to prevent miscellaneus forms of contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed one employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate without allergen training. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 20, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at multiple handwashing sinks(northside unisex washroom second floor, second floor coffee area, women's washroom stall 1 and stall 3, first floor unisex washrooms 1, 3, and 4). Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure statement on menu stating that astericked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure statement to menu stating that astericked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening on right side of front outer entrance door at base. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pre-set tableware uncovered on dining room tables. Instructed to cover in order to prevent miscellaneus forms of contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed knives, forks and spoons laying in container in second floor coffee area uncovered. Instructed to store utensils with handles up or cover utensils during storage to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stored kitchenware on bottom shelf of storage cart in prep space near ice machine with dried food deris on surfaces, intructed to clean prior to storage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor liquor storage area with inadequate shelving. Instructed to elevate all stored items on the floor at least 6 inches off floor. Must maintain premise

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on both interior vents in hood above high temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean interior vents in hood above high temperature dish machine and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate without allergen training. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Feb 14, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

6. Dec 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pre-set tableware uncovered on dining room tables. Instructed to cover in order to prevent miscellaneus forms of contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stored kitchenware on bottom shelf of storage cart in prep space near ice machine with dried food deris on surfaces, intructed to clean prior to storage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1st floor liquor storage area with inadequate shelving. Instructed to elevate all stored items on the floor at least 6 inches off floor. Must maintain premise

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 29, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. May 10, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at 2nd floor bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found 20lbs of cheese sauce made from heavy cream and real cheese held at 78.4f at front line prep cooler. instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $110.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Found front prep cooler at 78.5f air temp, said TCS foods held in cooler, instructed to keep all coolers where TCS foods are stored at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Mop sink at 2nd floor located next to food container shelves, instructed to install a barrier.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, a dark film noted at upper panel. instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Heavy dripping noted from condensation pan at 2nd floor walk-in cooler. instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

9. Jan 21, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Jan 13, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Apr 25, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written policy and physical kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: - missing hand wash signage in both bars and the coffee service area handwash sinks. Must provide.

      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 a slight debris buildup on the interior of the 2nd floor cubed ice machine. Must detail clean/have serviced and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the consumer advisory missing asterisks on some of the food items that can be ordered undercooked. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: - observed preset tableware in the dining room, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - must install a food prep sink in the front food prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of excess dirt and debris inside the floor drain in the dish pit. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Feb 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling tile not tight fitted above dish wash pit. Must make said ceiling tile tight fit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers certificates have expired. Instructed manager all food handlers certificates must be current.

13. Jun 27, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Jun 15, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found a low temperature glass ware machine not installed at this time. Must install and must be working and sanitizing properly at 100ppm with chlorine.dish machine tagged at this time. Do not use and do not remove tag from unit cdph inspects unit. No citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no installed hand sink at the coffee service area located on the 1st floor.must install hand sink and have hot and cold running water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 uninstalled prep sinks at the 2nd floor bar area, and the coffee service. Must install above stated prep sinks so as to be in working order.found leaking pipes under the 1st floor bar hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

15. May 10, 2017 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations