Steak City

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Steak City has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Steak City's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, Instructed to wear.

Jan 20, 2026

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2623600 ON 9/10/25 5 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE , PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Sep 10, 2025

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY DRYINH ON FLOOR INSIDE HTO WATER TANK ROOM AS WELL AS INSIDE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak City on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak City?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steak City.

Has Steak City's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Steak City have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steak City 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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