⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ATHENA RESTAURANT

212 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 2437279

16
Total Inspections
7
Passed
4
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2024 Inspection

September 5, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly traps mounted in kitchen above large meat grinder, instructed to remove from food prep area.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2024 Inspection

August 1, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD COOLER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2023 Inspection

July 27, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2022 Inspection

August 18, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SALAD PREP, FOOD HOTLINE AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2022 Inspection

January 4, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2545985 NOTED ON 12/27/...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 27, 2021 Inspection

December 27, 2021• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK LINKING...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2021 Inspection

August 19, 2021• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES t...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2020 Inspection

October 19, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE THE FRIED FOODS ARE STORED. INS...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2020 Inspection

October 14, 2020• Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2019 Inspection

August 7, 2019• Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN PITCHER IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container to ...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2018 Inspection

November 26, 2018• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIM...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2018 Inspection

March 30, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in the follow...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2017 Inspection

October 3, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Facility installed rubber insert between 2 front exterior doors that does not reach top or bottom of do...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2017 Inspection

September 22, 2017• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observe bar hand sink without soap and paper towels. Observed soda gun ...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2017 Inspection

July 6, 2017• License• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND ...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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