One North

1 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2018
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, One North has 15 inspections in the public record. On Mar 9, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. One North's record stops at Mar 9, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 13 times.

One North's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt/rust on corner of ceiling above the dish machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESURE AT COLD WATER ON LEFT HAND SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 30, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature dish machine with 0 concentration of chemical sanitizer. Observed chlorine container attached to dish machine without enough product to provide adequate amount of chlorine to properly sanitize. Instructed must use chemical test kit to verify proper concentration of chemicals added to properly sanitize. Operator provided approved sanitizer to allow dish machine to properly sanitize during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed knives and spatulas improperly stored in between coolers and walls, or next to cutting board and coolers in front and rear prep area. Must properly store all utensils in a clean container such as a knife box, or magnetic strip on wall to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed heavily stained cutting board on prep cooler in front prep area. Must resurface or replace. Observed excessive rust and/or debris build up on shelves in the 2 door cooler across from ice machine, and on shelves in the coolers in rear hallway. Must remove rust or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged or missing floor tile in front prep area. Observed missing baseboard tile in front right corner of front prep area. Must repair and maintain same. Observed dirt, grease and water accumulation in large gaps between tiles on floor in front prep area, near fryers. Must re=grout to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must detail clean, sanitize, and keep floors dry. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt/rust on corner of ceiling above the dish machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops and on cutting boards throughout front / rear prep areas. Must properly stored all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain sane.
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Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found aluminum foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in front prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found large gaps in between tiles on floor around ice machine in kitchen. Must re-grout this area to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found a hole in the wall above the utility sink in rear of kitchen. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 3 compartment sink faucet near dish machine in disrepair. When water is turned on left faucet, loud banging can be heard. Water pressure is very strong. Must repair to provide adequate city pressure. Found coffee machine and tea machine without backflow prevention devices in front prep area. Must install and maintain. Found left washbowl sink in disrepair, in men's restroom. Sensor faucet does not provide 15 seconds of continuous flow or adequate water pressure. Must correct sensor/water pressure to provide adequate flow on washbowl sink. Must maintain same.
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Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous serious violation #18 not corrected from report # 1723223, dated 3/20/17. Must corrected the following serious violation: #18 Found revolving (exterior) doors in front of restaurant not rodent proof. Found 1/2- 5 inch gaps in bottoms of doors. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found aluminum foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in front prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found large gaps in between tiles on floor around ice machine in kitchen. Must re-grout this area to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found a hole in the wall above the utility sink in rear of kitchen. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 3 compartment sink faucet near dish machine in disrepair. When water is turned on left faucet, loud banging can be heard. Water pressure is very strong. Must repair to provide adequate city pressure. Found coffee machine and tea machine without backflow prevention devices in front prep area. Must install and maintain. Found left washbowl sink in disrepair, in men's restroom. Sensor faucet does not provide 15 seconds of continuous flow or adequate water pressure. Must correct sensor/water pressure to provide adequate flow on washbowl sink. Must maintain same.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found revolving (exterior) doors in front of restaurant not rodent proof. Found 1/2- 5 inch gaps in bottoms of doors. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found aluminum foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in front prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found large gaps in between tiles on floor around ice machine in kitchen. Must re-grout this area to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found a hole in the wall above the utility sink in rear of kitchen. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 3 compartment sink faucet near dish machine in disrepair. When water is turned on left faucet, loud banging can be heard. Water pressure is very strong. Must repair to provide adequate city pressure. Found coffee machine and tea machine without backflow prevention devices in front prep area. Must install and maintain. Found left washbowl sink in disrepair, in men's restroom. Sensor faucet does not provide 15 seconds of continuous flow or adequate water pressure. Must correct sensor/water pressure to provide adequate flow on washbowl sink. Must maintain same.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS IN LOWER PREP ARE NOT LABELED,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.MUST INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AT THE END OF BAR AND WAITER STATION NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT AT THE END OF DRY STORAGE ROOM BLOWN OUT.MUST REPLACE.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENINGS/GAPS AT COVING BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER IN STAGING PREP ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL IN POOR REPAIR(HOLES IN WALL) AT MOP SINK,AND HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK LEAKY AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Apr 23, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR ICE CREAM FREEZER DOOR AND FRONT LOWER PORTION. SAID FREEZER IS EXTREMELY RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT/REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR AT THE DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA IN FRONT AND AROUND ABOVE STATED AREA AS WELL AS AT THE SMALL HALLWAY LEADING INTO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND MANY LOOSE TILES AT SAID AREA. FOUND FLOOR WET UNDER THE BAR HAND SINK AND THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS, OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE COVING AT THE LADDER STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SEAL CRACKS AND OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF WALL AT THE DOWNSTAIRS AREA LEADING TO THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS AT THE BEER LINES AT THE CEILING IN THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO TIGHTEN THE FAUCET BASE AND THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REPLACE/PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT, RUSTY SHELVES IN DISH ROOM AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/SEAL LOOSE/MISSING TILES IN KITCHEN BY PANTRY.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CONCENTRATION WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH PROPER CONCENTRAION. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM DRAINING IMPROPERLY. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REPLACE/PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT, RUSTY SHELVES IN DISH ROOM AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/SEAL LOOSE/MISSING TILES IN KITCHEN BY PANTRY.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB OVER DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; HOT PREP AREA AT REAR AND BEHIND BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BOTTOM WHEELS AT THE FRONT LINE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE BIN LID OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR COLD AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. DURING INSPECTION FOUND HANDLES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TWIST ON FOR WATER TO FLOW. MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED STAFF PERSONAL SHOES ON THE FLOOR IN THE COAT ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRONT COOKING LINE AREA.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVINGS IN COOLERS MUST BE RE-SEALED OR REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS NEEDED AT THE BAR, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF MOST COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP/FOOD STAINS. FAN GUARDS, COMPRESSORS & FILTER AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN FREE OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENTAT AT FRONT COOK'S LINE & AT DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A BIG OPENING ON THE NORTH WALL AT BAR AREA MUST BE SEALED. CEILING AROUND CONDENSER FANS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT THE BAR & AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF SPLASHGUARD OF DISHMACHINE, MUST FIX.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 FRONT LINE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
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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 TILES DAMAGED BELOW FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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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. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT 2-FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK'S LINE. MUST FIX IMMEDIATELY, THEN CLEAN & SANITIZE BEFORE PREPPING/SERVING. PLUMMING SERVICE WAS CONTACTED & ARRIVED ON PREMISES TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
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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. ICE BUILD-UP ON WALL & FLOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR-MUST FIX. ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED & MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. FLOORS UNDER OVEN, FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER BAR NEED CLEANING-DUE TO DEBRIS.
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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. DUSTY FAN GUARDS OR COMPRESSORS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FILTERS AT HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was One North last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at One North on file is from Mar 9, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at One North?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at One North.

Has One North's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at One North have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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