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FIRST DRAFT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FIRST DRAFT 649 S CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
September 3, 2025 Complaint License #2230618
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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