Canvass
Dec 19, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Brookdale Lake Shore Drive
2960 N Lake Shore Dr
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6 inspectionsCanvass
Dec 19, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 86.3F AT THIS TIME. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVING STATION AREA IN THE 2ND FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINER IN THE SERVING LINE LOCATED ON THE 5TH FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF KITHEN 2ND FLOOR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING ON REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2619175 ON 06/13/25. #55. FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING (FOOD SPILLAGE, ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE ETC), DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS, INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM AND ICE MACHINE AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR PACKAGED AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREVIOUS COR VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
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, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BISTRO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR BISTRO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STOARGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BISTRO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING (FOOD SPILLAGE, ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE ETC), DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS, INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM, AND ICE MACHINE AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR PACKAGND AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF ELEVATED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 26, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET TRASH CAN AVAILABLE IN THE 5TH FLOOR BATHROOM NEXT TO THE SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BISTRO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP FROM LEAK IN TWO AREAS IN BELOW THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE UNIT AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR TO ELIMINATE ANY LEAKS AND SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP.
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, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 16, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 14, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.9F. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA OF THE BISTRO ON THE 1ST FLOOR. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 59.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT MENTIONED WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KINDS OF YOGURTS AT TEMP OF 64.8F; DICED MELONS(CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, AND HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 58F TO 60.3F). MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5, VALUE 140. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST IN KITCHEN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PREP COOLER AT COFFEE/AND FRUIT STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP OF 60.7F TO 70F.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. DICED MELONS(CANTALOUPE, WATERMELON, AND HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 58F TO 60.3F). THE TAGGED UNIT IS HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source