Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Bittersweet
850 W Monroe St
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6 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Jul 10, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AT 78.2 0F AND HANWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 77.7F, WAREWASHING UNIT AT 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES (HANDWASH SINKS AT 100F-120F AND WASH TEMPERATURE AT MINIMUM 120F FOR WAREWASHING UNIT). PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 9, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
IMPROPER HOT WATER AT WAREWASHING UNIT FOR WASH CYCLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINUMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY 7-38-030(c)
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 6, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK, CHEESECAKE). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASH SINKS 62.0F-64.0F AND WAREWASHING UNIT AT 60F. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES (HANDWASH SINKS AT 100F-120F AND WASH TEMPERATURE AT MINIMUM 120F FOR WAREWASHING UNIT). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 4, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
License
Aug 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source