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Dec 15, 2025
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Prime & Provisions
222 N La Salle St
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 11, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.
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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CRAB LEGS INSIDE OF SEAFOOD DRAWER NEXT TO FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT TO STORE LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE DESSERT COOLER BEHIND SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN RUNNING WATER.
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
OBSERVED GASKET IN DISREPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT THE END OF COOK LINE. 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, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 13, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE NORTH BAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F, THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 84.1F, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SALAD LINE WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING 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 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED PASTA IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PASTA UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.
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
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source