Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Delmonico
111 W Washington St, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Apr 20, 2026
38
Inspections on record
19
Times passed
11
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 20, 2026
- #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PASTA,SOUP,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, PANS, SHAKERS,ETC) WITH COMMON NAME.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
- #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND WORK ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.
- #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES/PREP TABLES.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AIR DRY DISHES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PIPES AND CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL.
- #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES BEING USED FOR INSIDE TRASH MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER,FLOOR DRAINS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 15, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 3, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 27, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 23, 2010 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 10, 2010 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2010 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2010 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Delmonico — questions
- Did Delmonico pass its last health inspection?
- Delmonico at 111 W Washington St was inspected on Apr 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 38 inspections on record it has failed 11 times.
- What violations were cited at Delmonico?
- The most recent inspection cited 20 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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