All Together Now

2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Other
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited All Together Now 12 times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER(S) INSIDE THE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FRONT/ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS ON THE SHELVING STORAGE NEAR THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREA(S) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR INSTEAD.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SURROUNDING AREA INSIDE OF ENCLOSURE FOR WASTE DUMPSTER LITTERED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Jun 11, 2025
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE DOOR & REAR STORAGE 2ND FL. DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD & WINE BOXES FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY ON 2ND FL.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD WINE SHELVING UNITS ON 2ND FL.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREAS AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 2ND FL. HAND SINK TO A OPEN SITE DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TUNA STEAKS HELD IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.1. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
78
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE UPPER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 20, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CELANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADAQUATE LIGHTING IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 3, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED REPPER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE ROASTED RED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS CREAMED TROUT AND PIMENTO CHEESE WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE,THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS: CREAMED TROUT, PIMENTO CHEESE, AND CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE WITHOUT REQUIRED LABELING ONLY NOTED NAME OF FOOD ITEM AND DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROVIDE: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
10
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
44
90
Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD SI BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TWO LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2018
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND/OR LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
38
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOK FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
5
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 1 COMP PREP SINK AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TWO LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was All Together Now last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at All Together Now on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at All Together Now?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at All Together Now.

Has All Together Now's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at All Together Now have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at All Together Now means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is All Together Now inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, All Together Now is inspected around two times per year on average.