The Ives

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Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 2, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM AND BEVERAGE AREA THAT IS NOW A SMALL PLATE PREP AREA.OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND SOAP DISPENSER,ALSO OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITHOUT HAND WASHING SINK.MUST RE-INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TO A PREP AREA WITH HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL A HAND SINK IN SAID AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS RAW CHICKEN-45.6F.7LBS RAW HAMBURGER-45.3F.2LBS RAW FISH-44.4F.8LBS. SLIDER BURGERS-44.9F.1LBS. SLICED BEEF-46.5F.10LBS. CHICKEN TENDERS-44.8F.1.5LBS. ARUGULA-45.1F.DATED FROM 5/28/26-5/29/26 IN 5 DRAWER PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.37.5LBS.$160.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5 DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 46.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREAS AND STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IVES BAR AREA.

3. Feb 23, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

4. Feb 18, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES OF 4 OF THE 6 HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 40.3F-52.9F.AND 2 OF 6 MEN'S TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 39.7F-88.9F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

5. Apr 29, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     Using disposable spoons in food production. Loose wires on food strainers. instructed to use proper utensils.