No Vacancy

509 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at No Vacancy is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so No Vacancy is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER THE HOOD VENTIALTION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND OR FOODS PREPARED IN AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE,SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO SEASON READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DICE TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS FOR A READY-TO-EAT SALAD. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS (CHICKEN AND BEEF) IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT THE BAR AND RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR HAS LESS THAN A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRY DISHES WITH TOWEL AND DID NOT ALLOW DISHWARE TO AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND BAR. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND ALSO CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ALL SINK FIXTURE UNITS THAT IS NOT EASILY MOVABLE MUST BE CAULKED/SEALED ADJACENT TO WALLS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATIONS IS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was No Vacancy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at No Vacancy on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at No Vacancy?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at No Vacancy.

Has No Vacancy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at No Vacancy have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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