BLUE AGAVE TEQUILA BAR & RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

579 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE), NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(NEAR COOKLINE,TO THE LEFT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WALK IN COOLER, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND POLE NEAR COOKLINE AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

APR 25

2025

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE), NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(NEAR COOKLINE,TO THE LEFT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WALK IN COOLER, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND POLE NEAR COOKLINE AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2604514 DATED 10/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

OCT 25

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT OUTER CORNERS OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHOLE AREA BEHIND UTILITY SINK, WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK AND FAUCET MUST BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

OCT 11

2024

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT OUTER CORNERS OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS #1 AND #3. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS #1 AND #3. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

JUL 25

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BEHIND THE MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

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MAY 27

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF AT 49.2F, CARNITAS AT 48.9F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 51.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS BEEF, CARNITAS, AND REFRIED BEANS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING STORE AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL: CHICKEN AT 53.9F, STEAK AT 51.4F, PORK AT 45.0F, AND BEEF AT 48.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED A NONWORKING DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN LINE NEAR WINDOWS FACING KINZIE STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A NONWORKING GLASS MACHINE AT BAR. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY HAVE NOT USED IT SINCE IT BROKE IN NOVEMBER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, TAG WITH A DO NOT USE SIGN, OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA LOOSE AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVE LOCATED NEAR KINZIE STREET WINDOWS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 4 UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAMINANT.

Minor Other

52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 28

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

AUG 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in bar. Must provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Operator provided during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

DEC 13

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

JUL 19

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AT BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

JUN 2

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW AND WALLS ABOVE THE PREP LINE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW(WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1493339 DATED 8/6/14. #35-NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ONLY DATE WAS ON THE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW AND WALLS ABOVE THE PREP LINE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW(WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT THREE LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE ON THE HOOD AND TWO LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR COOK LINE ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

AUG 6

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

JUL 29

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

STILL NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE WAS 160F AND NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

JUL 1

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED SOME CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES AND PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

SEP 17

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC DISPOSABLE JUGS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 12

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BARE WOODEN WALLS IN DINING AREA & AT BAR (BELOW THE CUSTOMER COUNTER) MUST BE SEALED & SMOOTH /EASILY CLEANABLE. BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG THE DINING AREA WALLS & AROUND THE BAR AREA, MUST INSTALL. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BATHROOM DOORS NEED SELF-CLOSING DEVICES, MUST PROVIDE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THEMOMETERS NEEDED IN UPRIGHT COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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