The Ives

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 2, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an existing hand washing sink removed from and beverage area that is now a small plate prep area.observed existing plumbing hand washing signage and soap dispenser,also observed vacuum packaging machine in basement dry food storage area without hand washing sink.must re-install hand sink with hot and cold running water with hand drying device and maintain and remove vacuum packaging machine to a prep area with hand washing sink or install a hand sink in said area.(priority foundation 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 hand washing signage at hand sink in front bar area and women's staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

     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 improper sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's of multi-use utensils at a low temperature dish machine being used in front bar prep area.must repair and maintain. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org(priority 7-38-025)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 8lbs raw chicken-45.6f.7lbs raw hamburger-45.3f.2lbs raw fish-44.4f.8lbs. Slider burgers-44.9f.1lbs. Sliced beef-46.5f.10lbs. Chicken tenders-44.8f.1.5lbs. Arugula-45.1f.dated from 5/28/26-5/29/26 in 5 drawer prep cooler on serving line. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.37.5lbs.$160.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 5 drawer prep cooler at 46.1f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below. Once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org when ready.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items stored on floor in basement walk in freezer must elevate to prevent contamination.

     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: Must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor drains in bar areas and standing water in floor drains in main kitchen and ives bar area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 23, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor in bar area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Feb 18, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperatures of 4 of the 6 hand washing sinks in women's toilet room ranging from 40.3f-52.9f.and 2 of 6 men's toilet room ranging from 39.7f-88.9f.must have hot running water at 100.0f .must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must grout floor in bar area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 29, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Using disposable spoons in food production. Loose wires on food strainers. instructed to use proper utensils.

     Official wording (code 47)

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