Pass

Union League Club

65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant ZIP 60604 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 10, 2026

Union League Club was last inspected on February 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 10, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving for eggs in walk in cooler. Instructed to discontinue use of crates for elevation. Must provide appropriate shelving for food and storage.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed broken tile behind racks where cooking equipment is stored. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Noted accumulation of grease on hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the floor in the dumpster ares. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in all areas throughout the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the floors especially along walls of the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection for certified manager. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sinks at the 6th and 4th floor dishwashing ares. Temperature of water was 74.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food held at improper internal temperatures in the walk-in cooler holding unit, such as 70lbs of cooked beef at 55.0-63.5f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 70lbs at $1200. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate insects control, found about 15-30 live fruit flies scattered through out dish room, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from one compartment is drained and waste water is collected with a bucket . Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the floor in the dumpster ares. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the floors especially along walls of the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in all areas throughout the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection for certified manager. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand wash sink provided in pastry kitchen at fifth floor, and on 3rd floor dish washing area instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: TCS food not disposed of after use by date, found several cooked food with cook date 4/1/24 in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager not to keep TCS foods for more than 7 days in cooler. priority foundation 7-38-005. 30 lbs of cooked meat discarded valued at $100.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar, salt...) instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wearing.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: keeping utensils in-use in stagnate water, instructed to keep in a clean empty containers.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed some food prep area hand washing sinks without hand washing signs. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed some refrigeration units without an internal thermometer. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed tables being preset at the 4th floor dining area without silverware protected or plates and glassware inverted. Instructed to not preset tables, or set the tables upon customers arrival or provide protection from possible contamination for all tableware.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed some lower shelves with accumulated debris in the 4th floor food prep area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing tiles on the wall in the dish washing area of the 6th floor. Instructed to replace tiles to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed accumulated dirt/food debris on the floors in various areas of the food prep areas under and behind equipment, and accumulated grease debris under and behind the cooking equipment on the 3rd floor food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed mechanical ventilation is needed over the electrical cooking equipment (flat top grill, fryer) that is located on the 4th floor food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following floors wthout handwashing signage: 1,2,3,4,6, & 8. Noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks located at all restrooms. Also noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in dishwashing areas and food prep areas on said floors. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose and torn gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Also noted broken gaskets on multiple 6 door reach in coolers located in kitchen on floor 6 and 4. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain all coolers in good repair. Observed multiply cooler shelves throughout facilty to be rusted and not easily cleanable. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards throughout facility stained with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface or replace to prevent contamination.

      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 build of debris and residue in multiple prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all female restrooms with no covered receptacle for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grit and grime under coffee machine and ice machine on floor 2. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee plating ready to eat salad with bare hands contacting lettuce. Instructed person in charge to provide gloves and that bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following floors wthout handwashing signage: 1,2,3,4,6, & 8. Noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks located at all restrooms. Also noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in dishwashing areas and food prep areas on said floors. Instructed manager to provide 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 steak and burgers on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose and torn gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Also noted broken gaskets on multiple 6 door reach in coolers located in kitchen on floor 6 and 4. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain all coolers in good repair. Observed multiply cooler shelves throughout facilty to be rusted and not easily cleanable. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards throughout facility stained with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface or replace to prevent contamination.

      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 build of debris and residue in multiple prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all female restrooms with no covered receptacle for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grit and grime under coffee machine and ice machine on floor 2. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following handwashing sinks water temperature range from 44f- 83f: 8th floor rear prep, customer washrooms 6th floor and 4th floor dishroom. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following floors wthout handwashing signage: 1,2,3,4,6, & 8. Noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks located at all restrooms. Also noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in dishwashing areas and food prep areas on said floors. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      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: Found ice machines interior filled with pink and black unknown substance located on 8th,6th and 4th floor. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed manager to remove ice from ice machine. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain said ice machines. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found improper cold holding temperatures of time/ temperature control for safety foods ranging from 55f - 45 f :tuna salad, chicken salad, and potato salad located in walk in cooler on level 6 and refrigerator on level 4. Instructed manager to provide a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Instructed manager to discard and denature aprox 10 lbs of food at $100.priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed steak and burgers on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 55f at time of inspection. Must discard all tcs foods and not use reach in cooler. Cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Reach in cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the walk in cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature for 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roach in tableware cabinet in kitchen on floor 6. Observed multiple dead roaches in utility/machine room on floor 4. Instructed person in charge to remove all dead insects and inform pest control.

      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 multiple containers of clean silverware on floor underneath shelving in 6 floor kitchen. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize, and properly store to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards throughout facility stained with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface or replace to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose and torn gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Also noted broken gaskets on multiple 6 door reach in coolers located in kitchen on floor 6 and 4. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain all coolers in good repair. Observed multiply cooler shelves throughout facilty to be rusted and not easily cleanable. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      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 build of debris and residue in multiple prep coolers throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all female restrooms with no covered receptacle for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grit and grime under coffee machine and ice machine on floor 2. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found hole on base board on 8th floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found dry food storage under sewers lines at dock receiving storage room. Instructed to remove from under sewer lines.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Dusty fan covers in dish room and kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soda dispensing guns at bar area not clean inside, instructed to clean 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: Chipped wall above dish washing machine, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields at light fixtures in dish room, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at hand wash sink located in 6th floor prep dish pit. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of bread crumbs in 6th floor prep area not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk items with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in 6th floor prep area covered in rust and food debris. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout prep areas covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  11. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

      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: 2-501.11 NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: Improper cooling down for tcs foods, found a large 32 lbs lobster bisque soup container stored in walk-in cooler from a day before at 62.2f and 15 lbs corn soup at 49.1f, instructed mgr to cool down food according to health code guidelines. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs foods held at improper temperature, found a large 32 lbs lobster bisque soup container stored in walk-in cooler from a day before at 62.2f and 15 lbs corn soup at 49.1f, instructed mgr to store such foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation issued 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $150.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 in-use utensils stored in standing water, instructed to store in a clean dry utensils.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16. Walls in poor repair through out main kitchen, cracks and crevices behind wall plates, peeling paint, insulation covering in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    License 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: Cold water handle in poor repair. No cold water at 1- compartment sink in prep area on 6th fl. Instructed to repair

  13. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water pipes in ceilings of in prep areas, dish washing, utensil storage areas, on 4th fl. Instructed to install ceiling or encase all piping. Must be smooth and easily cleanable. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold water handle in poor repair. No cold water at 1- compartment sink in prep area on 6th fl. Instructed to repair.

  14. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Cooler being used in coffee prep area on 3rd floor,maintaining improper temperature of 49.0f. Cooler must maintain 40.0f or below. Instructed to use additional cooler on premises thats 40.0f or below. Cooler will be tagged held for inspection until reinspected by the health dept. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No hand sink at service bar located on 3rd floor dining room. Wine is served at bar. Instructed to install hand sink at bar with soap and towel device to city plumbing. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water pipes in ceilings of in prep areas, food pan storage and utensil storage areas, dish washing room areas on 6th floor, and 4th fl. Instructed to install ceiling or encase all piping. Must be smooth and easily cleanable. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cold water handle in poor repair. No cold water at 1- compartment sink in prep area on 6th fl. Instructed to repair.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.