Stetson's
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Stetson's, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Stetson's is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON PIE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AT PLACE SETTINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT PRESET TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink knob at sushi prep station is hard to turn, instructed to repair for easy use.
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DISCARDED ABOUT 5LBS OF OYSTERS COSTING ABOUT $50
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICY MAYO OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW DISH MACHINE ON SITE THAT WAS IN REPAIR AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.TAG AND HELD FOR INSPECTION
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Feb 20, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING P-TRAP UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sin in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep area, bar area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink in rear kitchen,had drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ROUGH WALL BEHIND SUSHI PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Dec 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA DISPENSER RACK LOCATED AT STETSON'S PANTRY TO REMOVE SODA SYRUP STAINS AND SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE STETSON'S MAIN SERVICE LINE KITCHEN.
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Jul 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DINING ROOM AND SUSHI PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 23 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 30, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE SIDE PREP AREA.
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Jul 25, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREA AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE FLIES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATORS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stetson's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stetson's on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stetson's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stetson's.
Has Stetson's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stetson's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stetson'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 Stetson's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stetson's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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