Non-Inspection
Jun 29, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Dearly Beloved Chicago
900 N Franklin St
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6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED WHERE NECESSARY.
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
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 20, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 14Food source and labeling
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REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A THICK, BLACK, AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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 29Other
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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. NO FOOD OR VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS NOTE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENTTO REMOVE THE VACUUM SEALER AND NOT TO USE UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.
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 20, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 15, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 16, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND DRAINS IN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBLERS PUTTY, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON UPPER WALL CABINETS NEXT TO HOOD NEAR COOKLINE, HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND BOOSTER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM FROM SAID EQUIPMENT, FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF THREE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAPS LOCATED ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED COVER LABELED EAST JORDAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LID LABELED GREASE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF THREE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAPS LOCATED ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY.
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
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON FOUR WASHROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON FOUR WASHROOM DOORS OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN SO THAT WASHROOM DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING.
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
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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, May 16, 2024 · Original Source