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REVOLUTION STEAK HOUSE

3443-3455 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

REVOLUTION STEAK HOUSE has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 10, 2019, found no infractions.

5 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 28, 2018. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2018. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2018. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 once on September 28, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on May 19, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD INSIDE MENU. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • 8-201.13 FOUND NO HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION. MUST OBTAIN HACCP PLAN FOR VAUUM PACKAGING.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • 8-103.11 FOUND NO VARIANCE AT PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 POUNDS OF VACCUUM PACKAGED STEAKS FROM WALK IN COOLER. VALUE ABOUT 120 DOLLARS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  3. Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE AND LEAVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SEVERAL DISHMACHINE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR(PITTED/TORN). MUST REPLACE. FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE/GLASS WASHER NOT SANITIZING. OPPM IODINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. TAGGED UNIT.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE AND LEAVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SEVERAL DISHMACHINE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR(PITTED/TORN). MUST REPLACE. FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION IN THE BAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED GRAYISH MATTER GROWING ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DROP PLATES AND FLECKS OF DARK PARTICLES ON THE ICE IN THE RESEVOIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD ALL OF THE ICE IN THE RESEVOIR AND COMPLETE A DETAILED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • WHEN PRE-SETTING DINING ROOM TABLES, CUPS MUST BE PLACED ON TABLES INVERTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM FAN COVER IN DRAFT BEER WALK IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMPERATURE, IODINE SANITIZING, BAR GLASSWARE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE GLASSES WERE BEING WASHED. IODINE CONTAINER FOUND EMPTY, THEN WHEN REFILLED WOULD NOT DISPENSE SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED BLOCKED BY HOT HOLDING CABINET AND ICED BUS PAN CONTAINING FOOD ITEMS NEEDED FOR BRUNCH PREPARATION SUCH AS RAW EGG BATTER, SAUSAGES AND GARNISHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND CABINET AND MAINTAIN CLEAR ACCESSIBILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARE MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED/PROTECTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS GUARD ON THE EDGE OF THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF THE BAR GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • POOLING WATER OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE BAR SIDE BASEMENT: BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, BEHIND TALL REACH IN BEER COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEPARATING FROM SINK/WALL. MUST RE-SEAL. RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER BRACKET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE TALL RED COOLER AND THE DESSERT COOLER.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WE OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN STORAGE AND KITCHEN.SURFACE MIUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM(BASEMENT AREA) MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 67.6F,ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA COLD WATER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 114F TO 125F.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.TO OBTAIN COLD WATER COLD WATER HANDLE MUST RUN A LONG TIME AND ONCE IS TURNED OFF HOT WATER RETURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAUSE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND STAFF WASH ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN INTERIOR LEFT PANEL OF ICE BIN BROKEN/CRACKED WITH SOME INSULATION EXPOSED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UNITS,AND REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PANEL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WE OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN STORAGE AND KITCHEN.SURFACE MIUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  15. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND MOP SINK ROOM NOT CLEAN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING RACK/SHELVING UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND REAR STORAGE NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
  17. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND UNUSED MATERIALS STORED ON REAR PATIO/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
  18. License-Task Force

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO OPEN HOT FOOD HOLDING UNIT.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP VEGETABLE SINK AND DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • BASEMENT PREP EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED. OPEN GAPS ON TOP, BOTTOM AND AROUND LOCK. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND UNUSED MATERIALS STORED ON REAR PATIO/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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