Matisse
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
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Matisse has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AT COOK LINE AND STORED IN MICROWAVE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVINGWARE STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS STORED BELOW CEILING AND ABOVE PREP COOLER UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED EXPANDING INSULATION FOAM AND PINK FIBERGLASS INSULATION AND HOLE SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE "PLUMBERS PUTTY" AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. ALL LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILING AT THE DINING AREA OF THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR HALLWAY REACH-IN FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE.----THE FOLLOWING FLOORS FOUND WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING STAGNANT LIQUID: UNDER ITEMS STORED ON SODA CRATES, BEHIND THE HALLWAY REACH-IN FREEZERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES ----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/SEALANT FOR WIRING AT THE WOODEN FLOOR-TO-CEILING BEAM AT THE BAR OR DUCT TAPE AS SEALANT FOR THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.---EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT NOTED ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEXT TO AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR INTERIOR FREEZER SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY INGREDIENT WITH COMMON NAME IN STORAGE AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE LEAKING FROM VENT DUCT TO PIPE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ETC., AT STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: CLOGGED DRAIN HOSE FROM GUN POP BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SURROUNDINGS OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE. A LOT OF DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GRIMES ON WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE
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Nov 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362711 DATED 2/21/20 NOT CORRECTED, INCLUDING VIOLATION # 52 GREASE TRAP REMOVED FROM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: I OBSERVED AREA AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THROUGH A DOORWAY IS BECOMING A PREP AREA WITH 2 MAKESHIFT PREP TABLES SET UP. A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE NEW PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARTONS OF JUICES AND PREPACKAGED BAKED GOODS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BEER KEGS. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A PROTECTED MANNER IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECT SOLUTION. MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AT MENU/DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS.ALSO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON WHEEL OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME BLACK AREA ON CUTTING BOARD ON TOP THE PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACE(SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL UNIT.
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COCKTAILS ON BEVERAGE MENU MADE WITH RAW EGGS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS COCKTAILS, MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/COCKTAILS THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, FRIED CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH AIDS, HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. ATTACHED TO BACK SPLASH WALL AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE NOT NOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RELOCATED WASH AIDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER, ON SPICE SHELF IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY ROOM, ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER, EXPOSING RAW WOODEN STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CEILING SURFACES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE SAID EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILED COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD COVERS CRACKED ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Aug 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED CEILING AT REAR OF DINING ROOM NEXT TO RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND FINISH CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SHIELDS WITH CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SAINITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE COOK LINE HOOD SURROUNDING THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IS SLOW IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG.
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Jun 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILL RUSTY. RESTORE SURFACE OF SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS AND AREA AROUND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL THE FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST DEFROST THE TWO REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. RESEAL OR RE PAINT THE SHELVE 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: CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR DINING AREA,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST) AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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. FLOOR BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES/GAPS MUST REPAIR.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 14, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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May 13, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.RAW EGGS AND RAW MEATS BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT SLICED ONION AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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 2-26-08 #143205 NOT CORRECTED.#32- NO COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS, MUST PROVIDE. #33- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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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. HOLE IN WALL UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST SEAL. WALL AT LADIES WASHBOWL WITH CRACKED CAULKING MUST REPLACE.
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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. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matisse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matisse on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matisse?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Matisse.
Has Matisse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matisse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Matisse 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 Matisse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Matisse is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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