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RAW

51 W HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RAW has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 28, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 25, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 22, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED UNLABELED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PREPACKAGED FOODS IN DISPLAY AREA(KEFIR, ELIXIRS AND VEGAN ICE CREAMS). MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF THE MANUFACTURER AND FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GRAYISH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR PEELING WALL PLASTER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (DATE, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGEN, ADDRESS AND NAME). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • NO LABELS FOR ALL PACKAGED FOOD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER O PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ( DATE, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGEN, ADDRESS AND NAME.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(F0 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEEDURE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • : 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS ON PREPACKAGED FOODS AND BOTTLED JUICES. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPCKAGED FOODS WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENT, SUB- INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTER,PACKER. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, BUTTER, SPICES,ETC NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(F0 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEEDURE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • 3-404.11(C)(2) OBSERVED NO WARNING LABEL ON UNPASTERIZED (BOTTLE/CAP JUICE) IN TO GO COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED AND PRODUCT THAT HAS NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED MUST HAVE WARNING LABEL. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS ON PREPACKAGED FOODS AND BOTTLED JUICES. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPCKAGED FOODS WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENT, SUB- INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTER,PACKER. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, BUTTER, SPICES,ETC NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111(E) OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020 C
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST SANITIZER KIT TO MEASURE SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED OR WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FAN COVER FOR THE BATHROOM EXHAUST IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FAN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE OPEN FACE COOLER AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED LIGHT GRAYISH STAINS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED GRAYISH ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
  11. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1497684 DATED 10/9/14. NOTED BATHROOM NOT VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE BATHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA .
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED BATHROOM NOT VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE BATHROOM.
  13. License

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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