REPLAY/ELIXIR

5356-5358 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. CanvassApr 28, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2. CanvassMar 18, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE THE (BASEMENT) BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (REPLAY AND ELIXIR BAR)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.
3. CanvassMar 5, 2024

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR (REPLAY SIDE)
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUID-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS PREP/COOKING AREA (FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT).
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE ETC) IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN REPLAY BAR AREA AND IN ELIXIR BAR AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
4. ComplaintJan 23, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassJul 15, 2022

   0 infractions

6. CanvassMay 17, 2021

   6 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BY WALL AND COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • KITCHENWARE USED FOR OUTSIDE PATIO MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.INVERT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE GENDER WASHROOM AT EAST SITE OF DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
7. ComplaintJun 29, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL.
8. CanvassNov 20, 2019

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED PEELER IN CUP STORED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNDER RUNNING CONTINUOUS WATER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED VENT MISSING ON CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. ComplaintDec 13, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
     • OBSERVED CHEF GRABBING READY TO EAT SPINACH WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED CHEF TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZATION. DISH MACHINE WAS RESTORED TO 100 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-025
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN FAR EAST CORNERS OF BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) ALL DROPPINGS WERE CLEANED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE SANITIZED.
10. CanvassAug 28, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-403.12 NOTED WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE FROM THE AIR CONDITION UNIT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING ONTO THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REDIRECT DRAIN PIPE ONTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.110 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B)
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 16, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE BELOW THE HANDRAIL AND TO THE FRONT OF THE PAPER DISPENSER. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BEHIND THE ELIXIR BAR AND THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN FLATWARE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.
12. CanvassAug 14, 2017

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SMALL DAIRY COOLER FOUND AT 45.5F WITH MILK AT 50.5F. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 61.5F WITH CHICKEN AT 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. IN THE DAIRY COOLER APPROXIMATELY 1LB MILK AT 50.5F, 1 LB HALF AND HALF AT 50F. IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER CHICKEN AT 51.8F, SHRIMP AT 46.8F, COOKED RIBS AT 46.4F, TURKEY AT 47.1, ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 17 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $54.00 . ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE BARTENDER WAS SERVING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS DINING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND ON ALL ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BEHIND THE ELIXIR BAR AND THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN FLATWARE. MUST NOT USE TAPE OR STRING AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, CATCH BASIN INSIDE THE JUICER MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER THE ELIXIR BAR WITH DEBRIS FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SAME BAR DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALL ITEMS BEHIND BAR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS.
13. CanvassOct 20, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AREA, AV ROOM IN BASEMENT. WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALSO, THE CEILING VENT COVER IS MISSING IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
14. ComplaintNov 10, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE END OF THE FOOD LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CHIPS AND OLIVE OIL IS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 11, 2015

    0 infractions

16. LicenseSep 1, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED A BRAND NEW REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, 70F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE LUNCHES WERE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT; ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT CDPH(312) 746-4240, OR EMAIL TO [email protected] FOR A TAG REMOVAL. OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT INCLUDING A WALK-IN COOLER, REACHIN-IN FREEZER, AND A COLD-HOLDING UNIT WERE ALL UNDER 40F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS A FULL KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS UNDER 40F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE SODA GUN HOLSTER. MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THERE WILL BE A DETAIL CLEANING BEFORE THE FACILITY OPENS. SODA GUN HOLSTERS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.