Simone's
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Simone's, the earliest from 2016. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING TO SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. NOTED THE POP DISPENDERS GUN HOLDER DIRTY AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINKS AT THE BARS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALL AROUND THE SERVICE PICK UP WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NEED S CLEANING AND FLOOR AROUND POP STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 6, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING FOR OUTER OPENINGS OR MAINTAIN THE DOOR CLOSED. OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Dec 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOTH MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 60F. ALSO NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 2 HANDWASHING SINKS WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2532184 CONDUCTED ON SEP 30, 2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN LIQUOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND FISH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HUMMUS AT 52.2F, SOUR CREAM AT 51.8F, FISH AT 55.4F, CALAMARI AT 51.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 53.2F, RAVIOLI AT 53.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 173.5F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE WASH CYCLE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE GAUGE IS READING ABOVE 220F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GAUGE SO THAT IT IS ACCURATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.3-53.5F. TOMATO BISQUE 53.3F, BLACK BEAN SOUP 53.3F AND CREAMY ARTICHOKE SOUP AT 53.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENTAURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK BARS. FRONT BAR ICE BINS WERE FULL OF ICE AND NOT PROTECTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR BAR. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, BREADING) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR DEBRIS. OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH A PINKISH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BOTH REAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO SINKS (LEFT) NOT FUNCTIONING IN WOMENS FRONT WASHROOM. OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simone's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simone's on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simone's?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Simone's.
Has Simone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simone's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Simone'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.
How often is Simone's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Simone's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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