SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FAT POUR.

EAT. 90/100

2005-2007 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 15, 2026 · passed

10 of 11 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15
2026
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 26
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS.

APR 5
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 27
2024
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 10
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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AUG 16
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 25
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DUCK TAPE ON THE SIDE OF THE SECOND ICE MACHINE CLOSER TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE OR REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

OCT 26
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WEST TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND LADE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2017
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found heavily soiled cutting board, with deep groves along the front of the reach in cooler. Instructed to replace or resurface. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found excessive grease build up on lower interior and rear pipes of fryers in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found missing baseboard tile in kitchen area between cooking line and dish area. Must repair/replace. Found missing/damaged floor tiles in pizza station area. Must repair/replace. Found large amounts of standing/pooling water in rear outside patio area. Must remove and keep area dry and clean (near outdoor walk in coolers). Found drain without cover inside utility sink (in utility closet). Must provide. Must maintain all.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Found uncovered light over front prep area of kitchen. Must replace light shield or provide shatter proof bulbs. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found main floor (3) restrooms without properly functioning ventilation. Must repair. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found storage room on main floor with items (clutter, boxes, etc.) improperly stored. Must elevate all items throughout facility at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.

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