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North Avenue Beach House

1501 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

72cited violations
3serious tier
14inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
77262
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026170
2025190
2024170
20221110
2019273
2018290
2017150
2016140
2015140
2014120
2013130
2010140

Inspections

  1. Jun 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE NORTH END BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL SOUTH END, WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO SHAVE OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEER COOLER ON THE SOUTH END IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST AND OR GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE NORTH END BAR AREA...THE SOUTH END BAR AREA...THE THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SOUTH END BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS...THE NORTH END BAR AREA...THE SOUTH END BAR AREA...THE FIRST FLOOR AREA UNDER AT THE STOVE TOP COOKING AREA AND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ISSUES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE SOUTH END ABOVE THE SERVING LINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  2. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #738-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THEKITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALLS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES ON RACK WITH THE OVEN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:-HAND WASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR,SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE 2 COMPARMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE SODA MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

  3. Jul 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED TWO OPENINGS TO THE LOWER EXIT DOORS (BLUE) ONE ON THE LOWER LEFT CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ONE AT THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR AT THE EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER AND THE WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE THE BEVERAGE WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE COOKING AND NON EQUIPMENT IN THE LOWER KITCHEN AND THE UPPER KITCHEN WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE TWO COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE LOWER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN LOWER AND UPPER KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE LOWER WALL IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FLATOP COOKING EQUIPMENT JUST BEYOND THE BLUE METAL SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS ON BOTH LEVELS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND FILTERS, ALSO RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS OF THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN BOTH AREAS.

  4. Jun 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS IN VINYL TARPS COVERING NORTH END OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BAR IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS AND PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT 2ND FLOOR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE CLOGGED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BEING STORED BEHIND NORTH END BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (EXCEPT FOR HOT DOG CART) FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Aug 6, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING MACARONI AND CHEESE ON SPEED RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THAW FOOD.

  6. Jul 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELLOW AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE ICE MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE,CHEESE , BEEF PATTIES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AND IN THE PREP COOLER (2ND FLOOR KITCHEN)DURING THE INSPECTION; 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F-52 F, 50 LBS OF CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 77F- 50F. 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 49 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION .7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING MACARONI AND CHEESE ON SPEED RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THAW FOOD.

  7. Jul 17, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Jul 3, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR HAND SINK, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER AT NORTH BAR SINK BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED, CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AT HAND SINK AT NORTH BAR, ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER DEVICE IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BURGER STATION ON 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FLIES, FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND COOK LINE AREAS, DURING FOOD PREPARATION, ON 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.15- A OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS OVERFLOWING/ACCUMULATED WITH TRASH AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE HARBORAGE/ATTRACTION OF RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF GARBAGE/REFUSE UNITS, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

  9. May 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON COOKING STOVES ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF BOTH 2DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED AT BURGER STATIONS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS.INSTRUCTED TO DRY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL CHUTE AT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A DETACHED WALL COUVING ON THE 2ND FLOOR BURGER STATION AREA ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ICE CREAM STATION HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR.ALSO FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA HAND SINK.ALSO FOUND LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO HAND SINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RESTROOM(RIGHT HAND SIDE)HAND SINKS ON BOTH ENDS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS, BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER ABOVE STATED AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

  10. Jun 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS NEXT TO COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AT 1ST FLR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN 1ST FLR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 REACH-IN-COOLERS ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.

  11. May 28, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLS FROM THE ICE CREAM SERVICE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVE BY THE STOVE AT THE FIRST FLOOR CONCESSION STAND. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGING AT A DESIGNATED AREA AND PROPERLY STORED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED EMPLOYEE ON THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAT OR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Jun 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

  13. Sep 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BETWEEN SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE SIDE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES MISSING UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND POP SYRUP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 2nd FL DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANELS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ICE MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.