AUG 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1012 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed with conditions
11 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL. AND BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
DEC 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 18
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM WRAPPED AROUND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM.
JUN 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550115 DATED 2/23/2022: #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTEED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
JUL 82020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN BAR.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A PREP COOLER ON MAIN HOT LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENO DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMES TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (STEAK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AND WATER DAMAGED INTO CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OCT 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VARIOUS MEATS AND CHEESES VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 635# OF FOOD WORTH $6402. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
SEP 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
SEP 272016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND COMINGLED FRESH SHELLFISH(100 EACH MISTY POINT OYSTER AND 120EACH KUSSHI OYSTERS)IN ONE WHITE CONTAINER ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MISTY POINT OYSTER HARVEST DATE:9-23-26,HARVEST LOCATION:ASSATEAGUE CHANNEL VA.(COO:USA), KUSSHI OYSTERS HARVEST DATE:9-24-16,HARVEST LOCATION:14-8-DEEPBAY,BC(CLF#1407063).SHELLFISH TAGS WERE STORED WITH PRODUCTS. BAGS CONTAINING SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY(NOT COMINGLED). PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.220EACH,VALUE 244 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-15,REPORT#1454111 #32-SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. TODAY 9-27-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
AUG 132015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES MUST BE REPLACE WITH LARGER NECK OPENING TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
JUL 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 15
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
JUN 262013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment not maintaining logbook with required documents and last service invoice dated 07-20-2011. Instructed to obtain licensed pest control company and provide logbook with all required ducuments. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Deli meat dispay cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked glass door on cooler. Storage racks inside display coolers rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Ligh bulb not shielded or covered inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside display cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
JAN 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
SEP 272010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLES,BEHIND DELI COUNTER ETC.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK ROOM.
SEP 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL DRY BULK FOODS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORFE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BENEATH STEAMTABLE UNITS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN,BEHIND REAR BAR ETC.
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