Herb Restaurant

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATION(S) AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2. Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (VISIBLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

3. Jul 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ( ICE MACHINE) BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED FIVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE IS KEPT ON THE PREMISES.

4. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FIVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE IS KEPT ON THE PREMISES.

5. Feb 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

6. Apr 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

7. Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Mar 2, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Feb 17, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

     OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS. OBSERVED THREE PACKAGES OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER LOOSELY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP. IN THE SAME COOLER PACKAGES OF RAW SHRIMP STORED OVER UNCOVERED FRESH VEGETABLES. IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER FRESH HERBS AND VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-16 #1960746 NOT CORRECTED. #45- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. #32- MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SHIELD ON THE WALL ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO UNDER THE STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

10. Sep 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL SPICES AND BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL ALSO.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ON THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

11. Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE ON THE REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MAINTAIN.

12. May 13, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE ON KITCHEN CEILING AROUND PIPE BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OPENING ON WALL PANEL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH SMOOTH APPLICATION

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.WASHROOM ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.