Pass

Mystic Rogue

6064-6070 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 18, 2026

Mystic Rogue was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 18, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed slow drainage at handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair 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 rice, flour, salt and sugar 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

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    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 residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside prep cooler located in rear prep area next to hot hold table. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment issues throughout premises: lock in 1 of 2 stalls in men's toilet room is broken and soap dispensor on wall near handsink in rear prep area is loose. 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

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing issues throughout facility: slight leak at utility sink located in mop closet and 1 of 2 washbowl sinks in men's toilet room maintaining an improper maximum temperature of 56.1f. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out lightbulb inside hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at exposed handwashing sink at main bar. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 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: Observed no paper towels at exposed handwashing sink located in main bar. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      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 dish machine in rear prep and dish area maintaining an improper chemical sanitizer concentration of 0ppm of chlorine. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain dish machine so that it is capable of maintaining proper chemical sanitizer concentrations between 50-100ppm of chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside prep cooler located in rear prep area next to hot hold table. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of black slime in interior of ice machine located in rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment issues throughout premises: lock in 1 of 2 stalls in men's toilet room is broken and soap dispensor on wall near handsink in rear prep area is loose. 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

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing issues throughout facility: slight leak at utility sink located in mop closet and 1 of 2 washbowl sinks in men's toilet room maintaining an improper maximum temperature of 56.1f. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out lightbulb inside hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink in rear prep area rendered inaccessible by hot water knob being stripped and unable to be turned. Instructed to correct and maintain sink in a free accessible manner. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2587674 dated 1/5/2024: #56 "observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general1 paperwork 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 gasket on door of walk-in cooler in kitchen used to store food. 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

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2569702 dated 1/13/2023: #58 "observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of ansi approved allergen trainig for each certifed food manager." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed canopener unclean. Clean and sanitize can opener and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • 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 reach in coolers on cooler line. Replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear alley way and storage area must be kept clean and free from harborage. Clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of ansi approved allergen trainig for each certifed food manager.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed canopener unclean. Clean and sanitize can opener 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 consumer advisory done incorrectly on menus. Must correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      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 torn gaskets on reach in coolers on cooler line. Replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease storage container unclean with excessive grease spills and accumulation. Clean and maintain grease container. Priority foundation 7-38-020 b

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear alley way and storage area must be kept clean and free from harborage. Clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager certificate while time/ temperature controlled foods including burgers and chicken are served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of ansi approved allergen trainig for each certifed food manager.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food containers identified with common name (flour, sugar, salt etc),

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate clean container to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing cover for flour bin in the kitchen.

      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: Instructed to clean, repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside walk-in cooler. Must repaint rusty metal shelf underneath grill in prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain counter top with excessive dried food debris underneath cooking equipment in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish counter top wall behind the main bar (left side area).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary items stored on top of walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working lightbulb in prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus). 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: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside men's washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of exit door (next to walk in cooler) in rear prep area and in the middle of 2 front entrance door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace (2) cutting boards with stain and deep seams on top of prep cooler and hot holding unit in prep/cooking area

      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: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for (2) ice bin behind (front) main bar.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior bottom of deep fryer with excessive grease accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with grease and dust accumulation inside storage room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at detergent/sanitizer dispensing unit at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling inside walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing floor baseboard/coving around bar (underneath hand sink and 3 compartment sink) and must seal opening between floor and wall behind cooling equipment behind bar.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile and noted water leak from pipe above hot water tank in rear mop closet. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.