SEP 24
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CULTIVATE BY FORBIDDEN ROOT.
EAT. 85/100
4710 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 24, 2025 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE SINGLE CUSTOMER RESTROOM LOCATED AT THE END OF HALLWAY AND AT THE HADNWASHING SINK AT THE END OF COOKING LINE NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BROWN RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE HEARTH AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN FROM DOOR AND VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN/LOOSE GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING BELOW AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK TO BE FREE OF LEAKS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BELOW FRYER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
OCT 272023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL SO THAT WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MISSING AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
APR 32023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASED THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 52022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE ROOM FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 282022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS LOOSE AT EDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND SOME PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE ROOM FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR AT COFFEE STATION REPAIR ISSUE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BEHIND THE SHELF WITH CLEAN POTS, PANS, AND A STAIRCASE BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE MENTIONED SHELF.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE. ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. REMOVE GRIMES AT THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEVERAL DRAIN PIPES ARE LEAKING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AND BAR. REPAIR CAUSE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE UNDER THE DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE CAUSE
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NEED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS INSIDE THE 7 WASHROOMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT WASHROOM DOORS(4 WASHROOMS AT HALLWAY BY THE MAIN BAR AND AT REAR STAFF WASHROOM), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR AT THE BEER BAR AREA IS STAINED, NOT SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDED BREWERY AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BREWERY AREA HAS EXCESS ITEMS FROM CHAIRS,FURNITURE, FILLED BOXES ,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.RELOCATE ITMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE DISHROOM, REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DARK WATER STAINS.CLEAN/REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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