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THE RESERVE

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60661

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
September 3, 2026
Type
License
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAR, REAR PREPARATION, AND COMMUNAL AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED FACILITY HAS NEW LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON-SITE STILL IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, NOT INSTALLED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON-SITE FOR EXISTING LICENSE. EXISTING DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREPARATION AREA IS CONSUMER-GRADE AND NOT ADEQUATE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANTIIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 200 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, CALCIUM, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS, OPERATOR LICENSING INFORMATION, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

    OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARDS PROVIDED AT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARDS OR OTHER APPROVED FIXTURES SUCH AS DRYING RACK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALLOWING CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO AIR DRY PRIOR TO USE AND MAINTAIN.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.