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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The Northside Stretch

3485 N Clark St

Last inspected Jun 13, 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.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 13, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SCOOPS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ICE BIN TO BE SROED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ICE WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ALLOW FOR HANDLES TO NOT BE IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN BETWEEN USE.

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 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS (BOXES, COOKING EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STANDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DISLODGED ON BOTH DOORS, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SEALING.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN 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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

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 insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Apr 12, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source

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