909 North
909 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 10, 2026
909 North was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 46.0 f and 47.0 f inside produce walk in cooler-provolone cheese, butter milk, hummus, heavy cream, yogurt goat cheese, sour cream, eggs and other cheeses. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. However produce walk in cooler ambient air temperature at 41.0 f. Foods discarded weight- 275 lbs, valued at $700.00.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 2-door reach in cooler (by cooking equipment) rubber door gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.
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: Observed accumulated ice build up on rear of walk in freezer condenser also observed dust build up on prep coolers condensers. Must remove all ice build up on walk in freezer condenser and dust build up on prep area coolers condenser.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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: Observed hand washing sink in server's line with eye wash station attached. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing station is used for no purpose other than hand washing. Building engineer removed eye wash station. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of two ice machines with pinkish black build up. Instructed manager to ensure all food contact surfaces are clean to sight and touch. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu without consumer reminder notice. While disclosure did appear reminder symbols were not on the menu. Instructed manager to provide reminder symbols. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 10 small flies in bar and server station of facility. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation consolidated with report #2621154
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain both ice machine interior in the prep area of the kitchen.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: City certified manager on duty must provide and maintain her allergen training as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep scoop in a clean holder.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: employee's clothing stored too close to clean utensils at dish washing area. instructed to separate.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
An employee had a discharge from the eyes, nose, or mouth while working with food.
Official wording (code 7)
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.