Sullivan's Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sullivan's Steakhouse, the earliest from 2010. On Jun 8, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sullivan's Steakhouse dates to Jun 8, 2018.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sullivan's Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN KEG COOLER SOILED WITH PLASTIC CAPS AND DARK LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 COARSE BRICK AND STONE WALL IN BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM, AS WELL AS UNFINISHED DRYWALL CEILING SURFACE. ALSO NOTED UNFINISHED DRYWALL SURROUNDING SODA RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FINISHED (SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE) WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE (2ND FLOOR) IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 114F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT ALL TIMES AND TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND ICE MACHINE SLOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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May 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED OR NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS 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 DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASH AREA, SMALL HOLES IN WALL BY 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS AND SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY, EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT 1ST FLOOR BY ICE CREAM FREEZER ALSO 2ND FLOOR BAR DUMP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TWO COMPARTMNENT,(CAULK WORN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST,SECOND AND BASEMENT FLOORS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION.....MUST ALSO CLEAN MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT KITCHEN HAND SINK MUST HAVE A SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A COVER FOR BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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Apr 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (2ND FLOOR KITCHEN), FANGUARDS OF COOLERS AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT KITCHEN & SMALL COOLER AT BAKING STATION NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY GARBAGE BINS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/SPILLS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR HANDSINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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May 11, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE ON FLOOR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR IS LEAKING THROUGH THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE WATER LEAK.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
5 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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 7 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND PREP AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING AND WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS, AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE, 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE ON FLOOR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR IS LEAKING THROUGH THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE WATER LEAK.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. High temperature dishmachine not sanitizing while used, Final Rinse between 120 F and 170 F. Instructed manager to repair/replace dishmachine, Final Rinse must be 180 F or above to properly sanitize multi-use utensils. Must temporarily wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils in dishwash 3-compartment sink. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058826 13.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean exterior of equipment throughout 2nd floor bar and clean/sanitize interior of ice machines.
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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. Observed dirt/debris build up inside floor drain at 2nd floor bar. Must clean and maintain interior of floor drain.
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Jan 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Front prep area stand up reach in cooler and 2nd floor prep cookline cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair or replace all damaged gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- observed accumilated dust build up on prep coolers compressors also found slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Observed pits on basement floor adjacent to sewer cap also observed food/dust build on floor under and around equipment at 2nd floor prep. Instructed manager to make basement floor smooth and easy to clean and keep dry/keep floor clean throughout premises.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must provide and connect pipe under 1st floor ice machine leading into floor drain to prevent standing water on floor.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Must remove or elevate all items 6" off basment floor to prevent potential pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sullivan's Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sullivan's Steakhouse on file is from Jun 8, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sullivan's Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sullivan's Steakhouse.
Has Sullivan's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sullivan's Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sullivan's Steakhouse 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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