Sterling Food Hall
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
STERLING FOOD HALL, located at 125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 23, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and the proper storage and handling of utensils and equipment. Across three recorded inspections, STERLING FOOD HALL has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 3, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARDS OF BASEMENT AND 20TH FL. 2- COMPARTMENT SINK(VEGETABLE WASH) & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK (DISH WASHING) NEXT TO EACH OTHER MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND 20TH FL.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL REACH IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAR RIGHT URINAL IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT 20TH FL. PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 20TH FL.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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