Steak 48

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED MADE IN HOUSE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

3. May 6, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Feb 27, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-904.13: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

5. Feb 20, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS(NORTHSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA, WOMEN'S WASHROOM STALL 1 AND STALL 3, FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS 1, 3, AND 4). INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING IN CONTAINER IN SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

6. Dec 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

7. May 10, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Weak hot water pressure at 2nd floor bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     Found 20lbs of cheese sauce made from heavy cream and real cheese held at 78.4f at front line prep cooler. instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $110.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Found front prep cooler at 78.5f air temp, said TCS foods held in cooler, instructed to keep all coolers where TCS foods are stored at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Mop sink at 2nd floor located next to food container shelves, instructed to install a barrier.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, a dark film noted at upper panel. instructed to clean and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     Heavy dripping noted from condensation pan at 2nd floor walk-in cooler. instructed to repair and maintain.

8. Jan 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. Apr 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     - MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH BARS AND THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR CUBED ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     - OBSERVED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING ASTERISKS ON SOME OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     - MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH PIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Feb 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISH WASH PIT. MUST MAKE SAID CEILING TILE TIGHT FIT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT.

11. Jun 27, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jun 15, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WARE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MUST BE WORKING AND SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM WITH CHLORINE.DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT USE AND DO NOT REMOVE TAG FROM UNIT CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO INSTALLED HAND SINK AT THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND 2 UNINSTALLED PREP SINKS AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, AND THE COFFEE SERVICE. MUST INSTALL ABOVE STATED PREP SINKS SO AS TO BE IN WORKING ORDER.FOUND LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.