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817-819 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

27cited violations
6serious tier
13inspections
8tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2464560
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025241
2024121
2023120
2022230
2019151
2018100
20175113

Inspections

  1. Sep 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 148F INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F OR ABOVE IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR AND PATIO BARS.

  3. Sep 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT OUTDOOR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. THE MANAGER CHANGED THE EMPTY BOTTLE OF SANITIZER FOR A FULL ONE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Sep 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. Nov 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. MUST HAVE SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD THEN MUST KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. OYSTERS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/3/22, REPORT #2556710 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT KEPT IN BINDER. RECENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jun 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  7. Nov 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES, WITHOUT ANY LABELS OR ORIGINAL BOXES PRESENT...APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF DUCK ,10 LBS OF GRILLED PORK CHOPS, 30LBS OF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK, 12 LBS OF PEPPERED BACON, 51 LBS OF CHICKEN PARTS , 28 LBS OF MARINATED COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS AND 10 LBS OF LAMB CHOPS ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. NO INVOICES,REVIEW OF SUPPLIER NAMES, WERE PROVIDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE WHOM STATED FOOD ITEMS COME FROM SMALL FARM. UNABLE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTS OF SOURCE WHERE FOOD IS PROVIDED FROM. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT PRINTED WITHOUT ASTERISKING ON SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED/MARINATED MEATS(SEE VIOLATION 11) ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL.ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME BY PERSON IN CHARGE THIS TIME ITEMS TOTAL $909.57. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Sep 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Nov 21, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Nov 14, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER ADJUSTED UNIT DURING INSPECTION THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 37.5F.MUST RESUME USAGE.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB. MIXED GREENS 46.4F,.5LB ARUGULAR 46.3F,.25LB. ROMAINE LETTUCE 46.4F,10 OZ. CREAMED FETA CHEESE 46.9F,1.6 LBS. CESAR DRESSING 47.7F,13 OZ. SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES 47.2F,.5 OZ. CHOPPED EGG YOLKS 44.5F,7OZ. CHOPPED EGG WHITES 44.8F,6OZ. BOILED EGGS 45.2F,8.34OZ. CAPERS 45.1F,8.5OZ. TOMATOE FONDUE 46.4F,33- RAW SHELLED EGGS 44.9F,2.34LBS SEAFOOD SAUSAGE 45.1F,1.34LBS.BRANDADE 45.6F,5LBS. BLANCHED VEGETABLES 44.8F,1.34LBS.ROMOLAN 45.8F,2LBS. BURGER SAUCE 46.6F,6LBS. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 45.0F,1.25LBS.CARMALIZED ONIONS 46.4F,2LBS.PUREE CARROTS 46.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.29.8LBS.$98(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA,1ST FL. BAR AREA AND REAR 2ND FL. HALLWAY.ALSO EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/14/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE POTS ON DISH SHELVES AND DINING TABLE SILVERWARE AND GLASSES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF OVENS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FROM LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

  11. Jul 14, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. May 19, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. May 18, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK 2ND FLOOR WATER SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED,

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.