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THE RESERVE

500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60661

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-09-10; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

2 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-09-10), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-09-10: License Re-Inspection

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAR, REAR PREPARATION, AND COMMUNAL AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • Not Critical: CHI-48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARDS PROVIDED AT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARDS OR OTHER APPROVED FIXTURES SUCH AS DRYING RACK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALLOWING CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO AIR DRY PRIOR TO USE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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