⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

STEAK & EGGER

1174 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 13520

35
Total Inspections
15
Passed
11
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2025 Inspection

January 31, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION, WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SA...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2025 Inspection

January 24, 2025• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORIT...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2024 Inspection

March 14, 2024• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. IN...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2023 Inspection

January 30, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE,FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570059 CONDUCTED ON 1/23/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2023 Inspection

January 23, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE(TOP INTERIOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2022 Inspection

September 26, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2021 Inspection

September 29, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2021 Inspection

July 27, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2021 Inspection

July 23, 2021• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT HAND WASHING SINKS USING HAND WASHI...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2020 Inspection

February 14, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, E...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2019 Inspection

February 15, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2018 Inspection

April 4, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SMALL FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTER...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2018 Inspection

January 30, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, PREVENTI...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2017 Inspection

April 19, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2017 Inspection

April 14, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2010002 ON 4/7/17 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1977116 ON 12/14/16...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2017 Inspection

April 7, 2017• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1977116 ON 12/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. I...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2016 Inspection

December 14, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER ON THE ICE STORED BEHIND CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2016 Inspection

March 30, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SHELF INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2015 Inspection

August 11, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, SHAKE MIXER, COOKING ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 4, 2015 Inspection

August 4, 2015• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED HAM 56.1F AND SLICED TOMATOES 51.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON P...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2015 Inspection

March 19, 2015• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2014 Inspection

December 17, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE FRONT AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REGROUTING AND MAINTA...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2014 Inspection

December 10, 2014• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE.(1)MEDIUM CONTAINER ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2014 Inspection

May 8, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE. LARGE CONTAINER OF ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2013 Inspection

February 19, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE OF CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLES.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2012 Inspection

November 15, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING REGULARLY.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2012 Inspection

February 15, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2011 Inspection

July 11, 2011• SFP• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2011 Inspection

April 18, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2011 Inspection

March 3, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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