HALF SOUR
Address: 755 S CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605, Chicago, IL
Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Oct 15, 2025
Key Findings
- ● Observed ice scoop laying on top of shielf in basement by ice machine Code 43
Facility Details
- Facility Type: Restaurant
- Risk: Risk 1 (High)
- Status: Independent
Inspection History (24 inspections)
- Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Oct 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY EQUIPMENTS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT
- Fail — Mon Jul 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH A VAL
- Pass — Tue Aug 08 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE
- Fail — Tue Aug 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S C
- Pass — Wed Jul 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO
- Fail — Mon Jun 27 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH
- Pass — Mon Jan 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH
- Pass — Tue Dec 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
- Fail — Tue Dec 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 SMALL FLIES IN HANDWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REMOVE, C
- Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Aug 28 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ES
- Fail — Fri Aug 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Fail — Tue Aug 21 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLO
- Out of Business — Wed Dec 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
- Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Dec 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed hand sink in kitchen inaccessible for proper hand washing (spo
- No Entry — Fri Jun 09 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
- Pass — Wed Apr 13 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: clean pots and pans must be stored avertedly to prevent contamination | 35. WA
- No Entry — Mon Mar 28 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
- Pass — Fri Jan 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE EXIST
- No Entry — Tue Jan 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
- Pass — Thu May 08 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS THAT ARE BEING RELOCATED MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SAN
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