Chicago Health Dept
185 N WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
22 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
6-201.13 :MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
6-201.13 :MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE GOOD REPAIR,DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AS I OBSERVED SEVERAL TIMES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA AT 81.5F AND CUSTOMER'S MEN'S TOILET ROOM FIRST SINK AT 75.4F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. CUT LETTUCE-49.3F.8LBS. SPRING MIX-58.0F.0.5LBS. MARINARA SAUCE-57.6F.1LBS. COLESLAW-53.8F. 0.5LBS. TARTA SAUCE-48.4F. 0.5LBS.AOLI SAUCE-58.0F.0.5LBS. SHREEDED CHEESE-49.9F.INSIDE OF PREP & LETTUCE COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX.19LBS.$85.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF LETTUCE PREP COOLER AT 60.0F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.(SHAKERS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUNG,ON WALLS, PICTURES,CEILINGS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,PREP,DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS,STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT,SODA ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE DISHES ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST AND INSECTS FROM BEING INSIDE OF PLATES.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK TO HOLD WATER.
MUST CLEAN STANDING GREASY WATER FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER CABINETS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT BREEZE WAY BEVERAGE STATION NEAR BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR,DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER & INTERIOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET IN BASEMENT MOP SINK CLOSET.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE DOWNSTAIRS CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED DISH RACKS-COS.
OBSERVED DIRTY/PEELING CAULKING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE HOT FOODS SECTION IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD OF GREASE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Large spoons stored in standing water, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or dry clean surface.
OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES FOUND AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. MAIN DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED TO 100PPM OF CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MAHCINE AT BAR REMAINS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE WERE NOT IN USE AT TIME ON INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
EMPLOYEES OPEN CUP DINKS PLACED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WITH A LID OR KEEP OFF PREP TABLES.
FOUND CLEAN DISHES STORED IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN PREP COOLER ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DRIED DEBRIS AND ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MENS & WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER (BOXES) IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY NEAR THE EXIT SIGN AND IN THE BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS FOR TWO CEILING UNITS ABOVE THE HOT SERVICE LINE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER
NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows:, milk at 46.6F, sliced roast beef, at 45.3F, chicken at 44.9F, mgmt discarded product at once(approximate value $150.00, and 25 lbs approximately)citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation.(walk in cooler air temp was at 41.2F at time of inspection).
Found/observed rear exit/entrance kitchen doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, heed detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks and doors in bsmt banquet room not clean, had excess debris/dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning, dirt removed.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area under sinks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles/walls in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ON THE MOST LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/16/2015.
MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID COVER UNDER THE 1-COMP SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
LEAKY SINK STOPPER ARE USE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER ONES.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT 52.4F, CHICKEN TOO CLOSE TO COOK LINE HEAT SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
FAN COVER IN WALK-IN NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SAME CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REGROUT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE GRILL AREA IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE SALAD STATION AND BY THE OTHER PREP COOLER BY THE REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP. SINK.
MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 35 IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. ALSO MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (MSDS SHEETS, DIAGRAM/MAP OF BAIT STATION, COPY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICIAN'S LICENSE)SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN PREP (FRY)COOLER ON MAIN SERVICE LINE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST FIX LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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