SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BISTRO CAMPAGNE.

BEAT. 48/100

4518 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 12, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
105
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDES OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DAMAGED CHIPPING WALL AT THE METAL TABLE LEADING TO THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

DEC 26
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT AND PEPPER CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK PREP LINE NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A METAL STORAGE LOCKER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE A CLUTTERED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN STOVE OVENS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 29
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILAGE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASE COVING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

JUN 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 POUNDS OF BEANS, 5 POUNDS ASPARAGUS, 16 QTS HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 2 POUNDS GARLIC OIL, 4 POUNDS MACARONI, 2 POUNDS DIJON BUTTER, 1/2 POUND MICRO GREENS, AND 2 POUNDS ONIONS ($162) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED MAIN PREP KITCHEN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TURNED DOWN AND DECLUTTER COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN PLACE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BIN CONTAINING ONIONS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

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JUN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR COFFEE/BUS STATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA , BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 6
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE RIGHT SIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

JUL 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNIT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PROPERLY STORED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM BY WATER HEATERS

JUL 2
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE LINE PREP COOLER , (DUCK SAUSAGE, 52 F, DUCK LIVER 52.5 F, POACHED EGGS 50.5, F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. APPROX. 32 LBS AND $148.10 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 .

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FOOD PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOK LINE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COL HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNIT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ST PROPERLY STORED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM BY WATER HEATERS

JUN 6
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED POTS,PANS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTS,PANS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. OBSERVED WORN CAULK THE FOLLOWING: WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND THE HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULK AND RECAULK.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FILTER ON HOOD WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, SANITIZE AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" INCHES 0FF THE FLOOR.

DEC 7
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHEST FREEZER DOOR COVER DAMAGED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REATTACH SAID CHEST FREEZER DOOR COVER.

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) MISSING LIGHT END CAPS/LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS/END CAPS FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

APR 4
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN SALAD COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES IN WALLS, BROKEN PLASTER, AND CHIPPING BRICK WALL, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS AND INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AND AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.ALSO,FOUND STORING IN USE KITCHEN MULTI-USE EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS/LIDS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SHELVINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR IN AN OPEN EXPOSED PORCH AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST,DIRT,DEBRI ELEMENTS,PUBLIC CONTAMINATION ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THESE AREAS INTO THE PREMISES FOR PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS,APPROXIAMTELY 20 IN A CLUTTERED BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE AREA BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED,NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH HOLES ON LID OF SAID OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE ON LID AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN SALAD COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES IN WALLS, BROKEN PLASTER, AND CHIPPING BRICK WALL, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AND INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AND AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

JUN 16
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed grease accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under, around and behind all refrigeration equipment and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a hole in the basement dry storage ceiling and in the wall where the three compartment sink sprayer pole is anchored. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

JUN 9
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1559518, dated 6-25-15: Violation 35- "LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN BY DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN." Violation 38- "LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR." Instructed facility to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

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

Observed grease accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under, around and behind all refrigeration equipment and cooking equipment in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a hole in the basement dry storage ceiling and in the wall where the three compartment sink sprayer pole is anchored. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA, NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND NO LID TO ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES IN WALLS, BROKEN PLASTER, AND CHIPPING BRICK WALL, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN BY DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

Several light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shields and end caps over light bulbs in basement prep area and install cover over bulbs on 1st floor prep area.

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JUN 12
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exhaust hood filters, interior of ice machine panel, and interior of oven not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment and along wall base not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Several opening noted in walls in prep areas. Instructed to cover and/or seal openings.

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

Several light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shields and end caps over light bulbs in basement prep area and install cover over bulbs on 1st floor prep area.

JUN 6
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside grease box not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Observed exterior of grease box with wasted old encrusted grease on top and sides of box and also on ground. Instructed to detail clean grease box and maintained to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 738-020.

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exhaust hood filters, interior of ice machine panel, and interior of oven not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment and along wall base not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Several opening noted in walls in prep areas. Instructed to cover and/or seal openings.

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

Several light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shields and end caps over light bulbs in basement prep area and install cover over bulbs on 1st floor prep area.

JUN 11
2013
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD TWO DOORS PREP COOLER AND SERVER STATION REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS. ALSO MUST SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVING UNINT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM AND BAR AREA.

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

WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING ROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR AND NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS/CLEAN AND REPAINT. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM, REPAINT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING ROOM AND ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME ROOM.

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

PIPE UNDER THE 2ND EXPOSED SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, (LEAKING); INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

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

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

JUN 11
2012
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP TABLE SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT.

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

NOTED WALLS BEHIND/UNDER DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.---------LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP AREA.---------NOTED PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ROOM UNDER STAIRCASE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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