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Sepia

123 N JEFFERSON ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

59cited violations
4serious tier
15inspections
20tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1818414
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024130
20232100
2022100
2020120
2019170
2018172
2017151
2016140
2015161
2014130
2013130
2012140
2011140

Inspections

  1. Sep 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

  2. Aug 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVER ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM STORAGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  3. Aug 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE STORAGE AREA WHERE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW WATER DRAINING AT THE LEFT-HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMEN PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING.

  4. Aug 8, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A TOP OF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN AN OPEN BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE STORAGE AREA WHERE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR IS BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SPRAYER HEAD LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE LEFT-HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMEN PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES LIST ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Dec 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Aug 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS ON PREMISE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK AS WELL AS THE LEFT WASHBOWL LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AS WELL REPAIR 3 COMP. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

  7. May 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND BAR UTENSILS BEHIND BAR , (OR MOVE UTENSILS). REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT FIRST COMPARTMENT IN THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  8. Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in walk in cooler: 50.1f, 4lbs of sweet potato puree, at a value of $10.00: Date: 1/26/18 48.7f, 5lbs beef a au jus/stock, at a value of $50.00: Date: 1/26/18 46.7f, 25lbs of aigo/garlic stock, at a value of $5.00 At time of inspection air temperature of walk in cooler was 39.9f. Manager stated total weight of 34 lbs at approximately value of $65.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      Observed food handler touching seared fish/trout dish at front cook line with bare hand contact. Also observed food handler touching thai chicken sandwich with hands, at time of inspection. Instructed manager no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods use tongs, gloves or utensils to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-010 (a)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed raw wood cage structure in basement dry storage area, across from office and in rear near beverage room. Also observed unfinished drywall/plastered ceiling in rear area adjacent to dry storage area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dust accumulation on light shield above cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed cracked light shield throughout cook line area on main floor. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slightly slow draining exposed hand sink at front bar area. Instructed manager to repair slow drain. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food handler with no hair restraint at front cook line. Instructed manager to provide and ensure all food handlers wear proper hair restraints when prepping and serving foods.

  9. May 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Found exposed hand sink at the bar without soap or paper towels. Must have soap and paper towels available at each exposed hand sink at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found two large holes in the wall above employee lockers. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Several lights throughout basement prep (dry storage, hallway, etc.) without light shields. Corner of prep near employee restroom without proper lighting. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. All lights in prep areas must be shielded or have shatter proof bulbs. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dry storage (paper products, cups, etc.) stored directly below the sewage waste pipe in basement. Must relocate items stored beneath sewage pipe or completely encase all sewage pipes. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

  10. Apr 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (POT STICKERS, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CHEST FREEZER AND THE MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. THE LID ON THE MEAT CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LID.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT ABOVE NEAR THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FAN COVER IS MISSING FROM THE FAN ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. THE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

  11. Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF CLAMS BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

  12. Aug 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR ICE MACHINE CLOSEST TO KITCHEN STAIRWELL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

  13. Sep 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ONE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SOME DUST OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYER; REMOVE IN MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON MAIN FLOOR. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON RIGHT SIDE UNDER SHELF.

  14. Jul 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AS WELL AS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALLBASE COUVING UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AT BASEMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 2COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT SAME SINKS MENTIONED ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

  15. Jul 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER HAS A PITTED AND FLAKING CONDENSER CATCH PAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID PAN. THE SOUTH ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY AREA WHERE THE GASKET PEELED OFF, CLEAN SAID AREA SO IT IS SANITARY AND SMOOTH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR. THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE PITTED AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN,RESEAL AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WALL BEHIND THE STOVES HAS OLD PLUMBING HOLES WHICH NEED TO BE FILLED IN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      THE ICE BUCKETS ARE DIRTY ON THE OUTSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BUCKETS. THE TUMBLER WITH OUT A HANDLE FOUND IN THE BAR ICE BIN AND THE SCOOP LEFT IN THE WAIT STATION ICE BIN ARE ALLOWING SECONDARY HAND CONTACT WITH EDIBLE ICE, STORE SANITARY SCOOPS IN OR ON A SANITARY SURFACE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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.