Kitty O'sheas
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 3, 2026
Kitty O'sheas was last inspected on March 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed worn rubber gasket on door to reach-in cooler and freezer accross from cooking equipment and double door freezer/cooler next to cooking equipment. Instructed to repair or replace all where needed and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food held at improper internal temperatures in thewalk-in cold holding unit, such as 15lbs of chicken wings at 45.6f-47.4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 15lbs at $60. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found food contact surface of ice machine filled with a minimal amount of food contact surface. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) at improper hot holding temperature of 104f located in hot holding area. Manager voluntarily discards and denatures all said tcs foods, approx 2 lbs $30. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation consolidated with below violation.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, impossible meat) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 47f - 50f located in the reach in cooler. Manager voluntarily discards and denatures all said tcs foods, approx 20 lbs $100. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found a small portion of wall behind fryer with burn marks. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers (salt, flour )not labeled, instructed to label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live small flies activity on site. Observed about 10 live small flies flying around the soda dispensers at the bar area and 2 live small flies on the ceiling of the food prep area. Instructed to eliminated live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
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: 4-302.13 observed no irreversible thermometer nor high temperature dish machine test strips on site for the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager does not have the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 side revolving door not rodent proofed with a one-inch gap in the middle and worn door strips at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight-fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed sink stoppers in prep kitchen in disrepair at three compartment sink. Must obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in disrepair faucet leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hood in prep kitchen with accumulation of grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand sink in prep kitchen area (ware washing areas) of facility. Facility must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issues
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed sink stoppers in prep kitchen in disrepair at three compartment sink. Must obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in disrepair faucet leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hood in prep kitchen with accumulation of grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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