Chicago Health Dept
2148 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FRONT CLOSET UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND FRONT CLOSET.
OSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR BAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 -RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND & IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND FURNANCE.ALSO-10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/25.(PRIORITY FOINDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
MUST INVERT PRESET GLASSES AND COVER UTENSILS ON DINING ROOM TABLES.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN FRONT CLOSET UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND FRONT CLOSET.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND BAR AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BULK OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAMES.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE SINGLE-USE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2569850 DATED 1/18/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AND WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER BY ASTERISKING ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED TO A REMINDER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BULK OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAMES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE SINGLE-USE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER AND RECEIVE REGULAR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY ITEMS ( MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREMISES OPERATING WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY ITEMS ( MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE RODENT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
REFINISH THE COUNTERTOP OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR AND REFINISH THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
REMOVE THE NON-WORKING AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RODENT BURROWS IN THE PATIO GARDEN. MUST ELIMINATE OUTSIDE RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LAMB AT 61.3F, COOKED POTATOES AT 55.8F, PANNA COTTA AT 45.9F, AND COOKED SQUASH AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REFINISH THE COUNTERTOP OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
REPAIR AND REFINISH THE FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
REMOVE THE NON-WORKING AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RODENT BURROWS IN THE PATIO GARDEN. MUST ELIMINATE OUTSIDE RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND DESSERT COOLER BROKEN DOOR FROM HINGS AT DESSERT REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKE, MISSING AND RE-ATTACHED PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL. REGROUT FLOOR TILES
SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH PEELING COATING. BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE RUST HAS BEGUN TO BUILD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS IN DISH AREA IN NEED LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR FAUCET ON HANDSINK LEAKS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE DESSERT COOLER. CLEAN/PAINT CEILING IN PREP AREA(SMOKE STAINS, SPILLS).
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DESSERT COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REPAIR DOOR ATTACHMENT AT REAR DOOR ,LOOSE.MUST REPAIR.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEEDS SEALING USING NON-TOXIC FINISH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS DIRTY.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SOME SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN KITCHEN NEED REGROUTING FRONT OF WALK-IN-COOLER.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE ALL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING BENEATH 2 COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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