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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Prost

2566-2568 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 14, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF ICE 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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-8-2024, REPORT #2607214. #56--NOTED NO LIGHTING IN MOPSINK/ LINEN CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY. #58--NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. PERSONS HOLDING CFM SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM AN ACCREDITED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 8, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHEESE CURDS 48.2 F, LETTUCE 45.6 F, EGGS 45.1, BACON 45.5 F,SWISS CHEESE 46 F, SHREDDED CABBAGE 46.7 F, HEAVY CREAM 45.8 F APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS VALUED $2000 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.5 F. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 temperature
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO LIGHTING IN MOPSINK/ LINEN CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. PERSONS HOLDING COC SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM AN ACCREDITED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

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