SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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315 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 26, 2025 · passed

15 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
APR 11
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice buckets placed on floor, instructed to store elevated off floor.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install in a visible location.

JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PROVIDED A HAT DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

AUG 25
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

AUG 23
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS CALAMARI AT 47.1F AND CHEESE AT 52.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 21LBS OF FOOD AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER ON MENU. FOUND NO DICLOSURE OR DISCLOSURE BY FOOTNOTE ON MENU .OBSERVED BURGER ON MENU SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES AND 6 LARGE FLIES IN BAR AREA. NOTED 5 SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 10 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

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AUG 19
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWL SINK. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE'S ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES STORED ON KITCHEN PREP COUNTERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON TWO CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

AUG 11
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 30
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE PREP AREA ON TOP OF TABLES AND ON REFRIGERATION UNIT, FLYING THROUGHOUT LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT, AND LASTLY IN BAR FLYING THROUGHOUT NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON TOP OF CLOSED LIQUOR BOTTLES AS WELL AS ON SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR, DUMP SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR BOTH HAND WASHING AND DUMPING BEVERAGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 20
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed potentially hazardous food stored in double deck refrigerator in basement dry storage area with no labels or dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous food stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated at all times. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

CRITICALSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.

MAR 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Two-door top-load reach-in cooler at improper temperature of 50.2f, at time of inspection, holding potentially hazardous foods. Unit was tagged during inspection. Instructed site not to use unit until internal temperature maintains 40 degrees or less for cold food storage. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALPest Activity
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in top loading 2 door reach in cooler: 48.7f, 1.5lbs feta cheese, at a value of $5.00 47.7, .50lbs of tsatziki sauce, at a value of $20.00 46.6, 1.5lbs of hard boiled eggs, at a value of $3.00 47.8f, 1lbs of mashed eggplant, at a value of $3.00 47.6, 1lb of artichokes, at a value of $5.00 47.8, 4lbs of shredded lettuce, at a value of $10.00 48.2f, 2lbs of pesto, at a value of $4.00 48.6f, 3lbs of lime bean salad, at a value of $3.00 49.7f, 2lbs of sliced mozzarella cheese, at a value of $9.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total 16.5lbs at a total value of $62.00 Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40 degrees or less for cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods, at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violations from report # 2051085, 5/25/17, not corrected. #45 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES FOR KITHCEN EMPLOYEES. MUSTPROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed potentially hazardous food stored in double deck refrigerator in basement dry storage area with no labels or dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous food stored for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated at all times. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

CRITICALSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed beverage inventory stored on wire shelving racks, underneath exposed plumping/sewage pipes, in basement storage area. Informed the manager that inventory cannot be stored under exposed pipes. Instructed manager to reorganize area/room in which inventory is stored or encase exposed pipes. Maintain at all times.

MAY 25
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CUPS AS SCOOPS FOR ICE. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOPS AND HADNLES MUST REMAIN OUT OF ICE TO PREVENT DIRTY HANDS FROM CONTAMINATING ICE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BASEMENT LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS NEEDS LIGHT CHEILD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BAR COOLER CONTAINING MILK NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SERVERS/BARTENDERS WITH LONG HAIR NOT ADEQUATELY TIED BACK. MUST TIE HAIT BACK EFFECTIVELY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES FOR KITHCEN EMPLOYEES. MUSTPROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WO HANDLE FOOD.

APR 25
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PLATES AND BOWLS ARE BEING STORED USE SIDE UP WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION ON THE COOKLINE COUNTER. INVERT BOWLS AND PLATES DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE COVERED STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED REMOVED AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED THAT THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LEFT BASEMENT UPRIGHT COOLER IS MISSING. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE WATER SUPPLY UNDER THE GOOSENECK SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAK.

JAN 22
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

JUL 28
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP: ALL POP GUNS AT FRONT BAR AREA, BOTTLES AND BOTTLE HOLDER, AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN DISH AREA AND FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 13
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY POST CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT DISHSMACHINE AND SODA GUN HOLDERS NEED CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER MAIN KITCHEN LINE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 11
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Wash, rinse and sanitize the knife holder until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Reorganize the large lowboy reach in cooler interior so the fan airflow is not blocked.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the baseboards around the steam table so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

JUL 8
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards in main kitchen, with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced, to make smooth/easily cleanable.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior panels of ice machines in basement, exterior of grease trap, compressor of coolers need cleaning, due to dust or food debris.

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