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1400 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lakeshore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

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Address
1400 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lakeshore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 9, 2026
License number
2846044
Latest inspection
Apr 9, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
6 inspections, Jun 7, 2022 to Apr 9, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Fail. 14 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 9, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 8, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 127.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Apr 16, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: Found 3 lbs of cooked fish and 2 lbs of cooked diced chicken held at 64.3 at front service line, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $20.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: Grab and go packaged salad and sandwiches missing weight, instructed to post.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: Inadequate light in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.

May 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 16, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOOD, IN A COLD HOLDIN UNIT, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED 1 LB OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 58.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 61F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY THE BISTRO CAFE BAR AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 7, 2022 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN GRIDDLE AREA AND SALAD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LIGHTING NOT ADEQUATE FOR FOOD OPERATIONS ON SERVICE LINE OF PASTA AND SALAD STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.