Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for STK on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638287
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN, UNUSED COOLERS IN FACILITY: 1 OUTSIDE CHEF'S OFFICE AND 1 ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2635078 DATED 4/15/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359470
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND FILTERED WATER SYSTEM LOCATED IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND LABEL OR INSTALL AND LABEL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311843
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311513
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER PROVIDES COPIED VERSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND SPECS OF BLACK FUZZY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN 2 OUT OF 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND 2 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN USE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A MIN OF 25 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. TAG REMOVED WHEN RETURNED TO TYPE REPORT AN ISSUE CITATIONS.
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ( 5 LBS CHICKEN, FISH, BUTTER ) THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 60 - 70 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN BAR, BASEMENT HALLWAY(NEAR ICE MACHINE), BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEFT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKING PROFUSELY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP: FRONT BAR, DISH AREA BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300789
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE FOOD BEING PREPARED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: REFER TO VIOL#32 FOR DESCRIPTION.
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ( 5 LBS CHICKEN, OCTOPUS ) THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SMALL PLASTIC DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240274
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MIDDLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17- OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER, GRUYERE CHEESE, SLICED STRAWBERRIES, ETC. WITH NO LABEL OF COMMON NAME. ALSO OBSERVED CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN MAIN BAR COOLER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE READY TO EAT FOOD IS REMOVED FROM BULK CONTAINER AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MIDDLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)- OBSERVED SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS, STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE USE/TO GO CONTAINERS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR IN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC FILMING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH MACHINE BACK SPLASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN SLIDING ICE DOOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081786
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081574
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT 180F. OBSERVED LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER IN CHAMPAGNE BAR NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OUT ABOVE 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA AND BASEMENT PREP GRILL AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH BROKEN/INNACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE WORKING PROPERLY.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770997
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STANDUP REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584135
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOK LINE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE. AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION ON ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579032
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567192
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561999
Location recorded for this inspection · STK · 9 W KINZIE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60654
390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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