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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Matisse

674 W Diversey Pkwy

Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Aug 18, 2025

Pass

2 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 issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Aug 5, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 13, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AT COOK LINE AND STORED IN MICROWAVE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.

In plain English

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 problems
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SERVINGWARE STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL 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 issues
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS STORED BELOW CEILING AND ABOVE PREP COOLER UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL 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 issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXPOSED EXPANDING INSULATION FOAM AND PINK FIBERGLASS INSULATION AND HOLE SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 4, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 7, 2023

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR HALLWAY REACH-IN FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE.----THE FOLLOWING FLOORS FOUND WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING STAGNANT LIQUID: UNDER ITEMS STORED ON SODA CRATES, BEHIND THE HALLWAY REACH-IN FREEZERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES ----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/SEALANT FOR WIRING AT THE WOODEN FLOOR-TO-CEILING BEAM AT THE BAR OR DUCT TAPE AS SEALANT FOR THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.---EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT NOTED ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEXT TO AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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 issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST 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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE "PLUMBERS PUTTY" AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. ALL LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source

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