APR 16
2026
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2119 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER(S) INSIDE THE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FRONT/ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS ON THE SHELVING STORAGE NEAR THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREA(S) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR INSTEAD.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SURROUNDING AREA INSIDE OF ENCLOSURE FOR WASTE DUMPSTER LITTERED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
JUN 112025PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2025
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE DOOR & REAR STORAGE 2ND FL. DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD & WINE BOXES FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY ON 2ND FL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD WINE SHELVING UNITS ON 2ND FL.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREAS AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREAS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 2ND FL. HAND SINK TO A OPEN SITE DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FL. PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
APR 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED TUNA STEAKS HELD IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.1. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 2 BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
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JUN 152022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HANDSINK IN THE UPPER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OCT 202021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CELANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADAQUATE LIGHTING IN THE UPPER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED REPPER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE ROASTED RED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED EGGS AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS CREAMED TROUT AND PIMENTO CHEESE WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE,THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS: CREAMED TROUT, PIMENTO CHEESE, AND CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE WITHOUT REQUIRED LABELING ONLY NOTED NAME OF FOOD ITEM AND DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROVIDE: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
AUG 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD SI BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A TWO LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ONE FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOK FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND/OR LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 1 COMP PREP SINK AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A TWO LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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