Pass

The Staley

1736 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 11, 2025

The Staley was last inspected on December 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

December 11, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out light bulb at ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulb.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machines in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold holding unit. Improper: pork 53.2f, shredded cheese 51.5f and beef at 54.1f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $100.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Noted temperatures of two 2-door reach in prep coolers to be improper at 54.0f and 49.0f. Tagged both units. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 burned out light bulb at ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulb.

      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 food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, hamburgers, french fries, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at one of the handwashing sinks in the rear food prep area near grill and behind the bars. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed exit door across from toilet rooms with an opening at the bottom. Instructed to seal opening and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep fryers with cooking oil not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves under the service window in the rear food prep area with debirs and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the grill rack for the indoor grill with rust. Instructed to deep clean, remove rust, or replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors throughout the rear food prep/ dishwashing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chemicals not elevated in the mop sink closet. Instructed to elevate chemicals and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o): observed no employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at one of the handwashing sinks in the rear food prep area near grills and behind the bars. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the grill rack for the indoor grill with rust. Instructed to deep clean, remove rust, or replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors throughout the rear food prep/ dishwashing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11: observed inadequate light in the walk-in freezer. Also, one light missing shield in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18: observed the ventilation hood across from the 4 compartment sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area missing filters. Instructed to provide missing filters and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. 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: Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. 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: Observed no handwashing signage at one of the handwashing sinks in the rear food prep area near grills and behind the bars. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5-8 flies on site. The flies were observed in the rear dishwashing/food prep area. Instructed eliminate fly activity and clean all affected surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site for checking the low temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to provide chlorine chemical test strips on site in order to check sanitizer strength. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grill rack for the indoor grill with rust. Instructed to deep clean, remove rust, or replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the rear food prep/ dishwashing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate light in the walk-in freezer. Also, one light missing shield in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood across from the 4 compartment sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area missing filters. Instructed to provide missing filters and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.