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Sur La Table

900 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

39cited violations
1serious tier
10inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Store Offers Cooking Classes)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023180
2022120
2019181
2018190
2017130
2016130
2015130
2014110
2013220

Inspections

  1. Dec 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALL IN PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSICE ORANIC MATTER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS NEAR 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ISTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  2. Apr 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, stock...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012

  3. Nov 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, A MASK, AND DISPOSABLE MOP FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER: 40# OF CHICKEN(48.4F-50.2F), 10# OF TURKEY(52.4F), 6# OF CHEESE(46.4F-51.3F), 1/4# OF BACON(48.4F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. VIOLATION CORRECTED; FACILITY DISCARDED THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE COFFEE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      - OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2222995 ON 9/27/19 POSTED ON SITE OR VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MUST MAINTAIN THE CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS POSTED THE CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED. -

  4. Sep 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      READ COMMENTS BELOW.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 (A) (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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    • 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN SIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN/HANGING/LOOSE WOODEN DOOR CABINET ON SOUTH WALL OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND 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.

  5. Jul 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINER HOLDING SUGAR NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AT THE CEILING ON THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS OVER THE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS (KIDS) MAKING FRESH PASTA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MUST PROVIDE.

  6. Aug 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  7. Oct 27, 2015 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA/STORAGE AREA.

  8. Jun 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  9. Aug 14, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jul 22, 2013 License · Fail — 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

      FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. NO CITATION ISSUED. TEACHING KITCHEN CURRENTLY CLOSED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREPARATION AREAS.

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.