Stk Chicago
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Stk Chicago has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Stk Chicago's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE (EAST SIDE) BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4? AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ENCLOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (HOT) HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR STAIRCASE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 (TWO) EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 28, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATES ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR CHAMPAGNE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 60 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/21/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(STEAK) THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ASTERISK ADDED TO ALL STEAKS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVE OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(NOT DOCK DOOR) IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENIONGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATES ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND FIRST FLOOR CHAMPAGNE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINES BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Oct 26, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONVENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPNG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR INSIDE BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING IN THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BEEF IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. DURING EXIT INSPECTION, NEW MANAGER IN CHARGE HAD SIGNED UP FOR A MANAGER COURSE/EXAM THROUGH SERVSAFE ONLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 25, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS NEAR COOKLINE IN BASEMENT IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOORS LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA HAS AN APPROXIMATE 1 IN GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD/GARBAGE DEBRIS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE, BEHIND COOKLINE & PREP-TABLE UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS LOCATED AT PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR COOKLINE. SPINACH MEASURED AT 56.2F, FISH 54.3F, CHEESE, 54.1F, BEEF PATTIES 53.6F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY $300.00 AT AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 30 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50.F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. WHILE ON SITE A MAINTENANCE WORKER ARRIVED ON SITE AND ADJUSTED COOLER. COOLER IS NOW 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUSED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (FRIES) ON COOKLINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS NEAR COOKLINE IN BASEMENT IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DISHWARE ON TOP SHELF IN THE DISH AREA HAS FOOD CONTACT FOOD SURFACE IS FACING UPWARDS. DISHWARE MUST BE INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND FILTERED WATER SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND LABEL OR INSTALL AND LABEL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
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Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN USE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MIN OF 25 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. TAG REMOVED WHEN RETURNED TO TYPE REPORT AN ISSUE CITATIONS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER PROVIDES COPIED VERSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND SPECS OF BLACK FUZZY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN 2 OUT OF 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ( 5 LBS CHICKEN, FISH, BUTTER ) THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 60 - 70 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN BAR, BASEMENT HALLWAY(NEAR ICE MACHINE), BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKING PROFUSELY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP: FRONT BAR, DISH AREA BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE FOOD BEING PREPARED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ( 5 LBS CHICKEN, OCTOPUS ) THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOL#32 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL PLASTIC DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 16, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER, GRUYERE CHEESE, SLICED STRAWBERRIES, ETC. WITH NO LABEL OF COMMON NAME. ALSO OBSERVED CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN MAIN BAR COOLER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE READY TO EAT FOOD IS REMOVED FROM BULK CONTAINER AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MIDDLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MIDDLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)- OBSERVED SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS, STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE BACK SPLASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN SLIDING ICE DOOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH BROKEN/INNACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE WORKING PROPERLY.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT 180F. OBSERVED LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER IN CHAMPAGNE BAR NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OUT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA AND BASEMENT PREP GRILL AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STANDUP REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOK LINE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE. AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ON ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Sep 4, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stk Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stk Chicago on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stk Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Stk Chicago.
Has Stk Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stk Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stk Chicago 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 Stk Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stk Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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