Chicago Health Dept
601 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA.
MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM COOLER FANS IN THE OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRY FOO DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
: BOTH DINING ROOM EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS AND KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLDS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.
6-201.11--- NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----OPENING/HOLE AROUND PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL ALL. : 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
INTERIOR OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BOTH DINING ROOM EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS AND KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE OUTDOORS WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLDS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.
CLEAN STORED POTS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE. MUST PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----OPENING/HOLE AROUND PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL ALL.-----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-12-23 REPORT #2578525 NOT CORRECTED #16-: NOTED INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#47-: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AND PREP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AND PREP SINK.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
NOTED INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LB OF PRODUCT WORTH $300.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 190F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR TEMPERSTURE STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AND PREP SINK.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
6-501.14 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 200F; HOWEVER, NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONS IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
WALL ON THE COOKS LINE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS)" STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2# OF COOKED MEATBALLS AT TEMP OF 52.3F; 2# OF MUSHROOM SOUP AT TEMP OF 53F; 2 CONTAINERS OF 5# EACH OF RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.4F TO 47.8F; 2# OF VEGGIE BURGER AT TEMP OF 47.3F; 3#OF SLICED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.7F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 19,VALUE 83. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
FOUND SMALL COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM AT AIR TEMP OF 44.7F TO 51.1F.FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS)" STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WERE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT:MEATBALLS,CHICKEN ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
OUTSIDE WASTE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. WE OBSERVED INSECT ON GARBAGE (SOME OF BLACK BAGS WERE BROKEN AND OPENED) AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(b).
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN.
FOUND NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES AT PRMEISES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP AREA ALSO FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ALSO MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.
DISHMACHINE SPRAYER DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN PEPSI COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
BROKEN MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS;DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS UNDER,BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A CONNECTION FOR HOSE.MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET WITHOUT HOSE CONNECTION
OBSERVED TWO PAIRS OF BLACK SHOES STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOO PRODUCTS
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL FROM REAR PATIO.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BOTH ENTRANCE DOOR(DINING AREA).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,AND STORAGE ROOM IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM.(DUST BUILD UP,AND DEBRIS).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BAR AREA, AND AROUND PIPE IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP LINE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ,BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.OBSERVED BOTH WASHROOM WITHOUT DOORS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOORS IN BOTH WASHROOMS,WITH SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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