MAR 13
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 52/100
5115-5121 S HARPER AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 13, 2026 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 4 failed. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
JUN 242025PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2025
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN NORTH STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172025FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2025
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH BAR IN POOR REPAIR(HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE 154F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, ON TOP OF PLATES, CARDBOARD BOXES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR POP DISPENSER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN NORTH STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAY 62024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
DEC 132023PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2023
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN NORTH RESTROOMS AND REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE MIDDLE OF THE SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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AUG 252023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP AT 1ST COMPLARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
AUG 182023FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2023
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS, RED MEAT, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 DROPPINGS IN VARIOS AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, BACK BAR AREA, BAR SEATING AREA, FRONT BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP AT 1ST COMPLARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
JUL 242023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
JUL 112023FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2023
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH FRONT BAR AND REAR BAR HANDSINK. FOUND NO SOAP AT REAR BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BOTH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED BY ADDED SUPPLIES AT HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REACHING HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 156F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST REACH 180F. MACHINE NOT IN SERVICE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO SERVICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CRACKED EGGS BEING HELD 46F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. CRACKED EGGS MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY(15LBS/ $37). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AS BEING RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DISPLAY CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS BOTH PRINTED AND ELECTRONICALLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 300 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WINDOWSILLS. OBSERVED 15 DROPPINGS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN BLACK WOODEN LOWER SHELVING UNIT, OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR BAR AREA ALONG WALL NEAR TRASH CAN AND IN WOODEN LOWER SHELVING UNIT. 50 DROPPINGS IN REAR HALLWAY WHERE REAR WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED. OBSERVED 75 DROPPINGS IN SMALL SPACE BETWEEN WALKIN COOLER AND WALL. OBSERVED 65 DROPPINGS ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND IN STORAGE ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO DEAD MICE ON PREMISES. ONE SMALL DEAD MOUSE FOUND UPSTAIRS IN LOCKED LIQUOR ROOM AND ONE DEAD MOUSE FOUND NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE DEAD MICE REMOVED FROM PREMISES BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORK ON NAPKINS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNCLOSED LID OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID OF DUMPSTER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED NON TIGHT FITTING LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID OF GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
APR 72022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 7
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW
APR 52022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH AND AIR TEMP OF 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PROPER HOLDING TEMP SHOULD BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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