MAR 25
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
BEAT. 35/100
12 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 25, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Apr 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.
MAR 182026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5 GALLONS COOKED BEANS AT 47.8F AND 13 QUARTS-THYME VELOUTE SAUCE AT 44.2F IN A LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3/17/26.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 69LBS. $30.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS,WALLS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR AREA AND A DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN BAR AREA AND FLOORING IN LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER,GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BEVERAGE AREA.
FEB 262026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: 4-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2631417 2/18/26- #38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND CRAWLING IN A FEW OPENEINGS UNDER BAR COUNTER AREA.MANAGER IS USING A VACUUM CLEANER TO REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES AT THIS TIME.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 182026FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2026
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS MISSING LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED FOR OYSTERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0.PPM'S AT FRONT BAR AREA.OBSERVED SANITIZING CONTAINER EMPTY AND A NEW ONE INSTALLED BUT STILL NOT SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINES OR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:JAIRO.SALAZAR@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND BEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/18/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF AT BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR.
OCT 282025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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SEP 182025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
SEP 102025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JULY AND AUGUST 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. CORRECTED ON SITE FACILITY PROVIDED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM SEPT 2025 WITH DATES WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(WHITE RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 116.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 0.5LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.6-53.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HUMMUS(51.8F), DICED TOMATOES(53.6F) AND BULGAR CONTAINING DICED TOMATOES(51.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU DISCLOSURE SHALL STATE ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/11/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON 13TH FLOOR(CINDY'S). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON 13TH FLOOR(CINDY'S) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER AND DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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