⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BASIL LEAF CAFE/SAGE

2461-2467 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

License #: 1937482

14
Total Inspections
10
Passed
0
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2024 Inspection

October 3, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2023 Inspection

April 4, 2023• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: UPPER AREA OF THE ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2021 Inspection

December 6, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2020 Inspection

December 4, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 9, 2019 Inspection

December 9, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2018 Inspection

June 5, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2017 Inspection

February 27, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FRONT THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2016 Inspection

January 26, 2016• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 13, 2015 Inspection

August 13, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. AND MAINT...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2014 Inspection

August 20, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CLAMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CLAMS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2013 Inspection

August 23, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED F...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2012 Inspection

November 5, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2010 Inspection

August 16, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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