FREEHAND CHICAGO

Address: 17-19 E OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Sep 15, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Sep 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Sep 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SA
• Pass — Mon Jun 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Oct 05 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN (IN USE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PRO
• Pass — Wed Oct 19 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to provide. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: bulk
• No Entry — Mon Mar 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jul 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT T
• Pass — Fri Oct 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Oct 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE STEAMING MILK AND AT THE CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 10 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH P
• Fail — Fri Aug 03 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH P
• Pass — Thu Oct 19 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF CRUSHED ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN ON UPPER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 35. WALLS, C
• Pass — Fri Jun 02 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CITRUS JUICER NOT CLEANED NEXT TO BAR, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M
• Pass — Wed Sep 07 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILL INSIDE COFFEE PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR CREAM COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER
• Fail — Wed Aug 31 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Sep 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND BOTTLES ON SHELVES AT MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR, AND 20 ON WALL, SHELF AND BOXES
• Fail — Thu Sep 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS (CHEESES,
• Pass — Thu Apr 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA OF DUST AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, PARTS.

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