Jack's on Halsted — Drew's

3201 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jack's on Halsted — Drew's has 26 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 16 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jack's on Halsted — Drew's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

26
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE KNIFE FOR FRUIT CUTTING ON THE BAR HAND SINK FAUCET.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE PREP/DISH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SALAD COOLER PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BAR AND SERVER STATION ICE BINS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, PAPER OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
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61
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/SINKS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR AT BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGOUT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
May 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
38
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN FILLED WITH ICE AND VARIOUS KIND OF CONDIMENTS: KETCHUP,MUSTARD, BOTTLE OF WINE, BOTTLES OF JIUCE ETC,ALSO ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE SAME ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE CUBES. ICE INSIDE THAT BIN IS PRESENTLY SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL MENTIONED ITEMS WAS REMOVED, INCLUDED ICE. ICE BIN WAS REFILLED WITH ICE FROM ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGER,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-6-23 ORIGINAL REPORT WAS PROVIDED.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET WITH QUATERNARY FLUID AND POTS BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.INSIDE CONTAINER LINEN, BEHIND THE NECK FAUCET A KNIFE WAS STORED, INFRONT OF IT STORED WAS: SALT AND PEPPER, HOT SAUCE,SEASONING A CONTAINER OF PUMPKIN SPICE WHIPPED CREAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-6-22,REPORT #2554847 #16)4-602.11(B-E): NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE #37) BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED #43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47) 4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #49) 4-601.11(C): NOTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SILICON LINNING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #56) 6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. #58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE FROM 4-26-23,REPORT#2554847. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT AAL THE TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN.INSTRUCTED TO POST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED
61
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-6-23 PEST CONTROL LOG PROVIDED BY THE OWNER
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PATIO DOOR OPENED,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLOSED OR PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR PRESENTLY DOOR IN QUESTION IS CLOSED.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR ANYONE ENTERING IN THE KITCHEN
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
43
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BAG STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER OF COFFEE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.REMOVE /RELOCATE
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE AND SOME OF THEM ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, CHICKEN, SOUPS) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED, AND ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DISCARD DATES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SILICON LINNING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BUILD-UP AT INSIDE THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATION. NOTED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHTS INSIDE THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/ DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING WITH SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE
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43
Jul 28, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD LADLES HANGING ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE SMALL SERVER STATION COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
51
82
Jan 27, 2021
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN STORED POT/PANS/UTENSILS ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING STORED NEXT TO THE SINK.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN/ICE FOR CONSUMPTION, IN THE SMALL SERVER STATION AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE NOTED ON METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND TAPE NOTED ON THE EDGES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK SPLASH GUARD. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.-----RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO ELEVATE BOTTOM LEGS OF SEVERAL PREP TABLES. ALL MEANS OF REPAIR MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT ONE DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE.----SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN CEMENT FLOORING NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH DIVOTS COLLECTING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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64
Jul 10, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL ADJACENT TO VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Jul 18, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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82
Jul 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
54
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES AT CORNER WALL AND UNDERNEATH CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS IDENTIFIED. MUST SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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55
Jul 9, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES HAS NOT OBTAINED ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 5, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE DRIP MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES HAS NOT OBTAINED ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICAYE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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64
Jul 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WHERE FOOD PRODUCTS AND SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT (LIKE CHAFFING DISHES) ARE STORED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED STONE PLATE IN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BREAD WARMER AT SERVERS' STATION.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AT BASE OF STAIRS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR SALAD COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LARGE DIVOTS AND POOLING WATER. MUST MAKE THE FLOOR EVEN, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER. MUST REMOVE DIRT FROM THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CLOSET. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE WESTERN MOST COOLER/ ICE DOWN UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AS WELL AS SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA; FOUND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE BASEMENT, MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN; REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE REFREGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP; FIX OR REPLACE THE DOOR ATTACHED TO THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AND CAME OFF THE HINGES UPON OPENING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN, LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CARBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE ANY ABSORBENT MATERIAL LIKE CARBOARD TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND UTENSILS.
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Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: Must repair water leaks at base of faucet at bar area,remove dusts accumulations on upper wall near bar area.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASEMENT REAR EXIT WOODEN DOOR ROTTED/DAMAGED AT THE BOTTOM NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNERS.MUST RODENT-PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean multi-use kitchen foood equipments,single service utensils must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Replace burnt-out light bulbs in the kitchen areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair water leaks at base of faucet at bar area,remove dusts accumulations on upper wall near bar area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: detail clean,organize basement dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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Aug 17, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 10, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. 12 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/9/12 NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION SERVICE AREA AND REPLACE THE WALL BASEBOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 42.2F. MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES AT 45.5-57.7F, ROASTED PEPPERS AT 43.7F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 44.6F, EGGS AT 47.1F, PORK RIBS AT 46.5F, MILK AT 48.3F, GAZPACHO AT 44.4F, STEAKS AT 44.6F, SAUSAGE AT 50.0F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 53.9F, GOAT CHEESE AT 49.2F, BUTTER AT 49.6F, PORK AT 44,6F, CHEESE AT 51.6F, HAM AT 49.4F, HALF AND HALF AT 53.6F, CRAB MEAT AT 45.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 49.8F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.7F, BLUE CHEESE AT 51.2F, COOKED ONIONS AT 46.7F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.9F, CRAB CAKES AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $1000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. 15 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL IS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND SEAL THE WALL BASEBOARD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. LABEL WHITE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE,INSIDE ARE STORED DRY FOOD (FLOUR-SUGAR ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Aug 6, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA AND WAITRESS STATION. REMOVE ALL COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS CLEAN AND OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 3, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156871 ON 6/4/09 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01-MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO STEAM TABLE-ON RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR BY OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. 34/01-NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. 35/01-MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM IRON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA/HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. 36/01-MUST REPLACE MELTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS ABOVE KITCHEN. 38/01-LEAKING DRAIN PIPE (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) OF THE 3 COMP. SINK (REAR). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA AND REPLACE WITH A WATER RESISTANT MATERIAL. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE BASEBOARD TO THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LEAKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE STOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack's on Halsted — Drew's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack's on Halsted — Drew's on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jack's on Halsted — Drew's?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Jack's on Halsted — Drew's.

Has Jack's on Halsted — Drew's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jack's on Halsted — Drew's have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jack's on Halsted — Drew's 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 Jack's on Halsted — Drew's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's on Halsted — Drew's is inspected around two times per year on average.