The Ivy Room

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED LIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WOMEN RESTROOM TOILETS SLOW DRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Dec 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

   • Severity not stated

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

     clean trays stored too close to mop sink at basement dish room, instructed to keep all clean utensils away for source of contamination.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Carpeted floor noted at basement's dry food storage room, instructed to remove carpet.

5. Mar 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

6. Nov 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

7. Aug 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14 (A)- 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

     2-501.11- 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.

   • Severity not stated

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112 (A) (A) OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE 1 DOOR TRUE REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN BANQUET PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-409.13 (B) (B)- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED PRE SET CUTLERY AND UP RIGHT GLASS WARE STORED THROUGHOUT TABLE TOPS IN DINING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY MUST BE SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED PLASTERED DRY WALLS THROUGHOUT: -DRY STORAGE ROOM ON BASEMENT LEVEL. -BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET ON BASEMENT LEVEL. -IN ICE MACHINE CLOSET ON MAIN LEVEL OF BANQUET HALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

8. Mar 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. Sep 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO THE AIR VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Dec 8, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Aug 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREMISES HAS ICE BINS (FOR ICE CONSUMPTION) INSTALLED INTO TABLES AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA AND WILL DRAIN INTO BUCKETS UNDER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.

12. Jul 21, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREMISES HAS ICE BINS (FOR ICE CONSUMPTION) INSTALLED INTO TABLES AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA AND WILL DRAIN INTO BUCKETS UNDER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.

13. Apr 13, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Apr 8, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. PREMISES NOT OPENED OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.