SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3281 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 31, 2025 · passed

11 of 15 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE TOOLS FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS.

APR 29
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 24
2023
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER (UNDER GRILL). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NOV 12
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSTHE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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OCT 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SUCH AS POTATO SALAD) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED AND DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS, WITH DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SEP 21
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND NEXT TO MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL ON BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 3 door cooler in the kitchen: 40lbs chicken thighs @50.7F ($140); 10lbs lamb shoulder @ 46.9F ($72.90); 4lbs of Trout @ 48.3F ($33); 6lbs hamburger beef @ 45.6F ($30); 5lbs of cooked cauliflower @ 50.1F ($15); 3oz of pork fritter @ 50.9F ($0.25); 2 dozen eggs @ 47.4F ($3.60); and 3lbs of sliced potatoes (French fries in water) @ 51.4F ($3). Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Must keep all cold potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less (and hot foods at 140F or higher) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Consumer advisory not posted in plain view. Operator posted during inspection.

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

Found debris on lower interior of top oven. Instructed to remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found grease and dust build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

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

Found slow draining hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain.

SEP 10
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING ON CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE (BY WALK-IN COOLER).

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

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONDENSER DRAINPIPE ONTO 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

AUG 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR.

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

All clean multi-use spoons,fork utensils must be stored with handles up.

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

Fan covers and shelvings at 2 door bar cooler,upper panel of ice machine,interior basins/faucet at the bar 3 comp sink require a detail cleaning.

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

Floors along walls and in all corners in basement in need for further cleaning.

JAN 22
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,RUSTY SHELVINGS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOM OF SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED.

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING THE 3 DOOR BAR COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,CUTTING BOARD BAR AREA,DEEP FRYERS.

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

LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA,REPAIR/REPLACE CLEAN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.ALSO ELECTRIC OVENS IN KITCHEN MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

FEB 10
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 at base of faucet at 3 part sink in kitchen,and dust build-up on vents in toilet rooms.

FEB 1
2011
FAILED
0 violations
APR 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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