Eddie V's

521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Eddie V's has five inspections in the public record. Eddie V's was last inspected on Oct 13, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Eddie V's dates to Oct 13, 2015.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Oct 13, 2015
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN TILE COVING UNDER THE FRONT BAR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO TURN THE HOT WATER OFF AT THE LEFT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE STORAGE RACK STORING CLEAN DISHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CRATES,PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 8, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. (FISH,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN TILE COVING UNDER THE FRONT BAR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO TURN THE HOT WATER OFF AT THE LEFT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE STORAGE RACK STORING CLEAN DISHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CRATES,PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO TURN THE HOT WATER OFF AT THE LEFT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE STORAGE RACK STORING CLEAN DISHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CRATES,PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
5 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, IN THE BAR AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO TURN THE HOT WATER OFF AT THE LEFT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE STORAGE RACK STORING CLEAN DISHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CRATES,PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP OF BOXES IN THE SAME STORAGE CLOSET AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Feb 25, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eddie V's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eddie V's on file is from Oct 13, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eddie V's?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eddie V's.

Has Eddie V's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eddie V's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eddie V's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.