North Center Prime
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited North Center Prime three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so North Center Prime trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE LEFT-HAND MAIN COOK LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT FACILITY: 3-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER DOOR HANDLES MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, SEVERAL LINE COOLER LIDS LOOSE OR DETACHED THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AREA, DOOR LATCHES DETACHED OR UNABLE TO SECURE DOORS ON REACH-IN COOLERS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL LISTED EQUIPMENT OR FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST DEBRIS, AND GREASE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (DRIP TRAY, COMPRESSOR) OF THE UPRIGHT STACK OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN KITCHEN AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR PANELS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE, DETACHED FROM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOLT-ON FLOOR PANELS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Jul 15, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN ON TOP OF THE 2 PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CLEAN THE STORAGE PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR (FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PRIOR TO USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Apr 14, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Center Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Center Prime on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Center Prime?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at North Center Prime.
Has North Center Prime's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Center Prime have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at North Center Prime means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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