The Northside Stretch
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at The Northside Stretch, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE BIN TO BE SROED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ICE WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS (BOXES, COOKING EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STANDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DISLODGED ON BOTH DOORS, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SEALING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR REAR OF BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AT THE BASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MULTIPLE HOLES, AND OPENING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: )NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH CAN OPENER ATTACHED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. MANAGER REMOVED THE CAN OPENER FROM THE PREP TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AND AT DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BROKEN/LOOSE GASKET AT THE LID OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA (USED FOR UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FAUCET NOT REACHING BOTH COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TWO FAUCETS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR BOTH COMPARTMENTS OR AN EXTENDED FAUCET THAT CAN REACH BOTH COMPARTMENTS.2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED AS UTILITY SINK PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR REAR OF BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR. -NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Mar 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST 1 DOOR FREEZER NEAR STAIRS IN BASEMENT. NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BAR COOLER DOORS WITH EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE COVERING THE HANDLES ON THE BAR BEER COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN GROUT UNDER THE MAIN BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE FURNACE IS NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND CAUSING STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ROUTE THE DRAIN LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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May 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-21-15 NOT CORRECTED. # 32- NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN FRONT BAR. TABLE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL IN POOR REPAIR:SHELF UNDER THE TABLE IS POROUS(RAW WOOD)UNABLE TO CLEAN,THE LEGS OF THE TABLE IS WRAPPED WITH DIRTY ,GREASY,BROKEN GRAY DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE,ALL SURFACE MENTIONED MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #35- STAINED AND BULGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. BROKEN CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WERE FOOD,COOLERS,FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE LID AND OPENING OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN KITCHEN WALLS AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST SEAL. CERAMIC WALL BASEBOARD MISSING UNDER THE POT/PAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER AT ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BOTH BARS.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEALED FOOD CONTAINERS AND JUICE BOXES AREA STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO WRAP PIPES,BOX IN PIPES OR RELOCATE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN FRONT BAR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. TABLE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL IN POOR REPAIR:SHELF UNDER THE TABLE IS POROUS(RAW WOOD)UNABLE TO CLEAN,THE LEGS OF THE TABLE IS WRAPPED WITH DIRTY ,GREASY,BROKEN GRAY DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE,ALL SURFACE MENTIONED MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS 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: DEBRIS AND FLUID SPILLAGE UNDER THE BAR COUNTERS INSTRUCTED TO 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: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON EAST WALL OF THE KITCHEN,ABOVE THE SHELF OF CLEANING POTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL. STAINED AND BULGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. BROKEN CEILING WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WERE FOOD,COOLERS,FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Aug 22, 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: FOUND CARDBOARD LINERS IN THE BEER COOLER AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHEN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON TOP SHELF TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PANEL ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER PEELING OFF FROM THE RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE FREEZER OR FIX THE PANEL TO PREVENT INSULATION FROM FALLING ONTO FROZEN FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES LOCATED AT THE BACK BAR.
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Sep 24, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS REQUIRED,SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,FRONT MAIN BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON BACK WALL OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO,REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE BASESMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS OVER COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN BASEMENT ALSO EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS SAME AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.ALSO,THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE DUSTY-MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2013
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE,RUST ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 IN THE DINING AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,APPROXIMATELY 2 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,AND THE BASEMENT REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM,KITCHEN EXHAUST FAN ON THE NORTH WALL MUST BE SCREENED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#471233 DATED:06/22/2009 NOT CORRECTED 38 - PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND BAR AREA. PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND BAR AREA NEXT TO SIDE EXIT DOOR. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT BY 9/23/13 REINSPECTION DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS REQUIRED,SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,FRONT MAIN BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON BACK WALL OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO,REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE COVING ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE BASESMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS OVER COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN BASEMENT ALSO EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS SAME AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.ALSO,THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE DUSTY-MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE DISPENSING)UTENSIL MUST BE REPLACED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Northside Stretch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Northside Stretch on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Northside Stretch?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Northside Stretch.
Has The Northside Stretch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Northside Stretch have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Northside Stretch means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Northside Stretch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Northside Stretch is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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