⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

W CHICAGO - LAKESHORE

(Also Known As: CURRENT/ BANQUETS/ EMPLOYEES CAFE)

644 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 2189458

18
Total Inspections
7
Passed
1
Failed
10
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2025 Inspection

April 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING TILES AND DAMAGED/ BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, DISH, DRY STORAGE, AND EMPLOYEE CAFE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2024 Inspection

May 15, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2023 Inspection

October 25, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Dish room hand wash sink in poor repair, Broken handle for the hot water side, unable to turn. Instructed manager to maintai...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2022 Inspection

February 15, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2021 Inspection

January 5, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOU...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2019 Inspection

May 15, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. ...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2018 Inspection

January 22, 2018• Recent Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/10/18(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER W-19 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.2 F, FOUND LIQUID EGGS AND CHEESE INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MA...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2017 Inspection

January 24, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF LIQUI...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2016 Inspection

March 16, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2016 Inspection

February 25, 2016• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOMATOES FOR SALAD BAR) WITH BARE HA...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2015 Inspection

July 20, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2014 Inspection

October 7, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND THE DIS...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2014 Inspection

September 26, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2014 Inspection

January 30, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 31, 2013 Inspection

December 31, 2013• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOL...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2013 Inspection

January 15, 2013• License• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PASTRY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.5F. UNI...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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