JUL 18
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FEDERALES.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
180 N MORGAN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 18, 2025 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 112025FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2025
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A STORAGE RACK OF BAR DRINKS AND A CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINKS STORED BENEATH SEWAGE LINES OR WRAP THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT ANY POTENTIAL DRIPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLASH ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
MAR 12024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUMBING OF THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE SLOW-DRAINING: BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK, REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING LAVATORY IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT NEARBY WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR HANDWASHING LAVATORY IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE BASEMENT AREA (BEHIND EQUIPMENT) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD WASTE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED WALLS OF TO-GO WINDOW BAR AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AND CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DEAD/NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD IN REAR TORTILLA PREP AREA, INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA (NEAR WARMING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH BULBS IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS HANDLED OR PREPARED AND MAINTAINED.
MAR 102023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND STICKY RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER USED FOR STORING SHOT GLASSES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SINK (1 OUT OF 3) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED THE SINK AT THE INSPECTION TIME, AND IT NOW PROVIDES WATER AT 100F.
OCT 62022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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JUN 172021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PUBLIC WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR TWO-TIER PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING CAJUN BLACKENED SEASONING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH A 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ONE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH NO COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
JUL 92019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING CONCENTRATION @0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING ON VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SMOKED BRISKET,CHIPOTLE SAUCE, HOUSE MADE VINAIGRETTES, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, VERDE AND RED SALSAS, PICO,COOKED BEANS, ETC) LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE REFRIGERATED AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 38 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... SMALL BAR IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA IN PREP, BASEMENT STORAGE, MEN/WOMEN/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND ESPECIALLY IN MAIN BAR LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DETACHED WALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
AUG 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.11 (E) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES IN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.102.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
APR 202018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR, TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD, AND CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ICE. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR FREEZER, INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
OCT 202017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS AT THE FRONT BAR COUNTER, WITH RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CONCRETE SIDING ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR, IN POOR REPAIR. CONCRETE SIDING OF FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE RESURFACED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED 1 HOLE AND PAINT CHIPS ALONG HALLWAY, LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL SURFACE AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE TOP LOADING FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE, LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN BOTH BEER COOLERS, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT PAST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 192016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL COVING MISSING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING. NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS OF DINING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, SMALL HOLES AND UNSEALED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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