Room Five Hundred

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 12, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE, INSIDE THE ICE BUCKET AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

2. May 5, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF AND THE BLACK CART IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET, ON FLOOR AND BLACK CART IN SALAD PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE, INSIDE THE ICE BUCKET AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED DIGITAL RINSE GAUGE ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT SHOWING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. AN ERROR NOTIFICATION DISPLAYED ON DIGITAL GAUGE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPAIR, SO THAT THE WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND FINAL RINSE CYCLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

3. May 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. May 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: TURKEY AT 44.8 F, BLACK BEANS AT 48.6 F, EGGS AT 46.0 F AND CHICKEN AT 47.3. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD COLD HOLD UNIT AT 50.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

5. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. May 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP COLD HOLDING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING AND DAMAGED EPOXYED FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASE AT BUMPOUT AT WALL IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

7. Jan 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR ORANGE CHICKEN(110.7F)AND EGG DROP SOUP(114.8F). TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 7LBS VALUED AT $21.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

8. Mar 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS ON TABLES THRU OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN CONCENTRATED SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED LARGE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY, AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREQUENTLY BEFORE REUSE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON ALL COFFEE MACHINES THRU OUT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED HEAVY TRASH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Feb 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE, GRILL, CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

12. Feb 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 32 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR CUNSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FROM THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.

13. Apr 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE HOT PARTY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

14. Aug 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SHELVING IN COOLER #8 IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE KITCHEN SERVICE STAFF STAFF REACH IN COOLER HAS DIRTY GASKETS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FRYER AREA BASEBOARDS HOLD WATER, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE BUFFET HAS A DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN THE CEILING AND VENT AREA.

15. Nov 10, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON #1 FREEZER,DAMAGED LOCKER IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM,ICE MACHINE PANELS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER,ICE MACHINE PANEL,DEEP FRYER CABINETS,POP CORN MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELD ON HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE,VENTS IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,DOCK AREA AT GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

    • 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 CLEAN WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA,REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PREP AREA,COAT CHECK.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON MAN DOOR AT GARBAGE AREA.MUST KEEP OVERHEAD DOOR AT GARBAGE AREA CLOSED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN LINEN CLOSET.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT DISH MACHINE,SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S 1ST SINK.DRAIN LINE AT SODA MACHINE REMOVE FROM FLOOR DRAIN.