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Green Basil Street Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Green Basil Street 22 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
October 14, 2025 License License #3041584
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS(DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR AND IN MIDDLE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF CEILING VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF CEILING VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections