Morton's of Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Morton's of Chicago, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Morton's of Chicago is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mashed potatoes on cook line ranging from 115F to 125F. Potatoes were placed on cookline at the opening of the establishement (4PM) Reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Crushed ice machine observed with heavy soils inside the interior of the machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash area hand sink observed blocked with pots and pans. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired sour cream in dairy fridge expired 1.26.25. Person in charge discarded.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unidentified blue liquid at bar area. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
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Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: New PIC does mnot have current food safety and allergen awareness certificates - address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meats are bleeding into sprouts and other fresh cut produce - all cut produce was discarded immediately - discontinue practices - keep all raw meats on the cooing line stored underneath all ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the compromised [ Q/A ] test strips [ more than one in case it happens again
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the area where pots and pans are being stored so they are not on top of each other
590.004/4-301.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue trawing out foods in stagnant water like the fish in the prep sink - address
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface rusted shelves underneath the prep table areas where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all plates stored on shelves in the hallway leading to the bathroom - should not be in an area where there is public access
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all wooden bowls used for salads unless they are food code accepted as discussed
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has no food safety certificate on site - Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept off the floors a minimum of six inchesin the cooler as well as the dry goods room
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags missing the last sold/served datemarking.Maintain shell tags for 90 days in chronological order with the last served /sold dates
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the crushed ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 low temp dish machines at the bar & in the dish room are not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC instructed staff to use the high temp kitchen machine until repairs are complete. Bar machines sanitizer primer switch appears to be damaged.repair/replace
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove dust buildup from the ice machine vents.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restraints for all employees.
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment leaving raw steak out at room temperature prior to cooking at 58F. Maintain below 41F. Product out for less than an hour returned to refrigeration at below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Raw steak at open kitchen on counter facing common area unprotected. Product removed and placed in refrigeration. COS
590.003/3-306.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw scallops and bacon above RTE prepared side dishes in walkin cooler. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse gauge is inoperable. Repair/replace.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu is missing consumer advisory statement and asterik * for ocean platter with raw foods.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide.
590.009(E)
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw commercially packaged ROP seabass thawing in package in walkin cooler. Remove overwrap.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morton's of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morton's of Chicago on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morton's of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morton's of Chicago.
How does Morton's of Chicago compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Morton's of Chicago most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Morton's of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Morton's of Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Morton's of Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Morton's of Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morton's of Chicago is inspected around three times per year on average.
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