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Steppenwolf

1640-1700 N Halsted, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 14, 2025

11

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 14, 2025

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE IN MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LAST TWO HAND SINKS ON FAR RIGHT SIDE IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM (WITH 5 STANDARD STALLS) WITH SENSORS NOT WORKING FOR AUTOMATIC HAND SINKS. MUST REPAIR.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 14, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2021LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2021LicenseNo EntryRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Steppenwolf — questions

Did Steppenwolf pass its last health inspection?
Steppenwolf at 1640-1700 N Halsted was inspected on Nov 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Steppenwolf?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE IN MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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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