Reserv
744 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 8, 2026
Reserv was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 8, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted high temperature dishwashing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing temp observed measured at 140 degrees f temperature gage on unit. Instructed to use 3 compartment sink for all dishes. Priority violation #7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of the following: 10 lbs of potatoes 54.5 f, 6 1/2 gallons of buttermilk 54.0 f, 10 lbs of chicken noodle soup at 57.0 f, 15lbs of white rice 53.2f, 15 lbs birria 64.6), manager discarded product through denaturing process. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of walk-in cooler at 55.9f with tcs foods (cut potatoes, cooked rice, chicken noodle soup, buttermilk, cooked birria) stored inside . A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Once repaired, fax or email to cdph.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to properly store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Can opener in prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: The interior/exterior of floor drains and floors in the corners behind the cooking equipment with food, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor drains and floors. -walls and ceiling tiles with food splatter, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a brownish/black substance on the wall by the dish machine. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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 and large flies activity on site. Observed about 5-7 live large flies flying around the 1st floor food prep area and about 15 live small flies located on the wall and ceiling also in the 1st floor food prep area. Also observed about 5-7 live large flies flying around the 2nd floor bar area and about 10 live small flies on the shelf located by the 2nd floor bar area. Instructed to eliminate live large and small flies, 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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed outer openings not protected located on the 2nd floor bar area such as windows/roof opened without appropriate screens in order the prevent pest entry. Observed a 1/2 inch gap at the far left and far right corner or the rear exit door. Instructed to keep all outer openings (window/roof) closed or provide adequate screens for all windows and retractable roof in order to prevent pest entry at all times and make rear exit door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a brownish/black substance on the wall by the dish machine. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed several cooks with no hair restraints. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers wear and maintain hair restraints when preparing food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not able to be properly utilized. 3 compartment sink cannot be drained at full capacity without flooding at air gap. Instructed manager to ensure 3 compartment sink can be drained at full capacity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
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: Observed no certified manager in charge with food allergen certification. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing discard date, ingredients, business name and address, and allergens if applicable. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in one of two gender-neutral toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated brownish substance on the wall around the high-temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing discard date, ingredients, business name and address, and allergens if applicable. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 pest activity. Observed about 10 live small flies on the ceiling of the 1st floor food prep area, about 30 live small flies flying around and on the shelves of the 1st floor bar area, about 10 live small flies on the shelves of the 2nd floor bar area, and about 10 live small flies on the ceilings of the 2nd floor food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live pest 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in one of two gender-neutral toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated brownish substance on the wall around the high-temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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