Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Restaurant ZIP 60604 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 14, 2026
Chicago Symphony Orchestra was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed deep fryer with accumulation of grease inside of fryer tank. 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: Observed food debris under sink next to dishwasher in first floor kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed no ice bin covers/lids for ice bins in bar 1, bar 5 (left bar) and bar 6. Instructed to provide covers/lids for ice bins in said bars to prevent contamination of ice in ice bins during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination. Observed no splash guard on handwashing sinks in bars(bar 5, bar 6 ) and at handwashing sink in 9th floor prep area next to ice bin. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in right bar and right splash guard in left bar in bar 5, install right splash guard on handwashing sink in bar 6 and install left splash guard on handwashing sink next to ice bin in prep area on 9th floor in kitchen to prevent contamination of ice in ice bins.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.16: observed no prep sink in bars in facility. Observed no prep sinks installed in left and right bar in bar 5 and bar 6. Instructed to install a minimum of one prep sink for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to verify existence of backflow prevention devices on coffee machines in bar 5 and in 9th floor prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices in said areas so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.9-50.4f. Observed cold tcs foods, milk(50.4f), mozzarella(48.0f),blue cheese crumbles(49.8f), sliced tomatoes(46.9-47.7f) and mixed green salad(50.4f)held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $60 weighing 17lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed two door(lowboy 9 right) cold holding unit in prep area on 9th floor at improper ambient temperature of 46.9f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Held for inspection tag placed on two door(lowboy 9 right) cold holding unit in prep area on 9th floor. Once two door(lowboy 9 right) cold holding unit in prep area on 9th floor has been repaired and able to maintain tcs foods at 41f or less e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using unit.priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ice bin covers/lids for ice bins in bar 1, bar 5 (left bar) and bar 6. Instructed to provide covers/lids for ice bins in said bars to prevent contamination of ice in ice bins during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination. Observed no splash guard on handwashing sinks in bars(bar 5, bar 6 ) and at handwashing sink in 9th floor prep area next to ice bin. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in right bar and right splash guard in left bar in bar 5, install right splash guard on handwashing sink in bar 6 and install left splash guard on handwashing sink next to ice bin in prep area on 9th floor in kitchen to prevent contamination of ice in ice bins.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no prep sink in bars in facility. Observed no prep sinks installed in left and right bar in bar 5 and bar 6. Instructed to install a minimum of one prep sink for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to verify existence of backflow prevention devices on coffee machines in bar 5 and in 9th floor prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices in said areas so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not being stored inverted in order to protect from possible contamination in the food prep area. Instructed to invert all tableware plates.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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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 unable to locate the allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide for review and/or meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service managers did not have food allergen training certificates. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found all coolers on hotline filled with food debris and unknown particles. Also noted uknown pink substance inside coolers. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom slow draining. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no spout at 3 compartment sink wash basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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.