The Ivy Room
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
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Score
The Ivy Room appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Utensils, equipment & linens” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN RESTROOM TOILETS SLOW DRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: clean trays stored too close to mop sink at basement dish room, instructed to keep all clean utensils away for source of contamination.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Carpeted floor noted at basement's dry food storage room, instructed to remove carpet.
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Mar 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER OR HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)- 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 (A) (A) OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE 1 DOOR TRUE REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN BANQUET PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-409.13 (B) (B)- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED PRE SET CUTLERY AND UP RIGHT GLASS WARE STORED THROUGHOUT TABLE TOPS IN DINING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY MUST BE SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED PLASTERED DRY WALLS THROUGHOUT: -DRY STORAGE ROOM ON BASEMENT LEVEL. -BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET ON BASEMENT LEVEL. -IN ICE MACHINE CLOSET ON MAIN LEVEL OF BANQUET HALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO THE AIR VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS ICE BINS (FOR ICE CONSUMPTION) INSTALLED INTO TABLES AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA AND WILL DRAIN INTO BUCKETS UNDER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.
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Jul 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS ICE BINS (FOR ICE CONSUMPTION) INSTALLED INTO TABLES AT LOWER LEVEL BAR LOUNGE AREA AND WILL DRAIN INTO BUCKETS UNDER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING.
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Apr 13, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. PREMISES NOT OPENED OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Ivy Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Ivy Room on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Ivy Room?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Ivy Room.
Has The Ivy Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ivy Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Ivy Room 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 The Ivy Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Ivy Room is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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