MORTON'S OF CHICAGO

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Inspection history

1. Dec 15, 2025

   ✓

2. Jan 4, 2024

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Insects, rodents present
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

3. Dec 4, 2019

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

4. Aug 7, 2017

   ✓

5. May 4, 2017

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

6. Apr 28, 2017

   ✕
   7 violations

   • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
   • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

7. Mar 31, 2016

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

8. Apr 23, 2015

   ✓
   4 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

9. Dec 19, 2014

   ✕
   3 violations

   • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

10. Apr 24, 2013

    ✓

11. Apr 17, 2013

    ✕
    4 violations

    • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
    • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.

12. Feb 29, 2012

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

13. May 24, 2011

    ✕
    2 violations

    • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located

14. May 6, 2010

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

15. Dec 28, 2009

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin

16. Dec 21, 2009

    ✕
    6 violations

    • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

17. Mar 25, 2009

    ✕
    5 violations

    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

18. Aug 27, 2008

    ✕
    1 violation

    • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)