FOUR SHADOWS.

Chicago Health Dept

2758 N ASHLAND AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

101

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 5

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SMALL WOODEN PLANK AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO FILL SPACE TO KEEP LOOSE OVEN DOOR CLOSED. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN EXHAUST VENTS ON KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLE IN BASEMENT SOUTHEAST WALL NEAR OFFICE AND BROKEN BASEBOARD AT SOUTHWEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BOXES KEPT ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--- BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

: 5-501.115--- ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---: NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11---- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 29

2023

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED. THE MACHINE TAG IS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, REPLACED, AND PROPERLY SANITIZED. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED THE MENU INCORRECTLY DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF MENU ITEMS THAT ARE NOT RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN SOUP. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ONLY ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 45.3F. NO FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER A HUNDRED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, UNDER SINKS, ICE BINS AROUND COOLERS. ALSO NOTED ARE A FEW AMOUNTS AT THE BASEMENT SERVICE SINK AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ----BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED SOME DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 26

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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DEC 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

JAN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -BAR -KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RED/BROWNISH LIQUID FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM LANDING SURFACE OF BEER COOLER LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON BEER LINES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED CONCRETE FLOORING AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC DRAWERS INSIDE FRIDGE UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 9

2019

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT: -BAR -KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REACH OPPM CHLORINE LEVEL ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12- OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM/PROBE THERMOMETER TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)(C)-OBSERVED RED/BROWNISH LIQUID FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM LANDING SURFACE OF BEER COOLER LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON BEER LINES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED CONCRETE FLOORING AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC DRAWERS INSIDE FRIDGE UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11- OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 16

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK IN BEER COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BROWNISH PULPY LIQUID ACCUMULATING IN BOTTOM OF GLASS CHILLER COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN "BUTTER" COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE EXHAUST FANS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1953343 8/29/16 #18 & 29 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING FRONT AND SIDE DOORS HAS A APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561609 7/28/15 NOT CORRECTED #35-FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS.#41-CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF BASMENTBAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS,PIECES OF WOOD,EMPTY BOXES,CHAIRS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNCESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEPS AND CLUTTER IS BEING REMOVE,CEILING TILES REPLACED AND FILTERS BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME DURING INSPECTION(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM STALL

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT .MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

AUG 29

2016

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,2- RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BRICKS IN BASEMENT .ALSO FRONT AND SIDE DOORS HAS A APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561609 7/28/15 NOT CORRECTED #35-FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS.#41-CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF BASMENTBAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS,PIECES OF WOOD,EMPTY BOXES,CHAIRS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNCESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT .MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUL 28

2015

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. BAGS OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, OLD CASHIER MACHINE, PIECES OF WOODS, EMPTY BOXES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

JUL 24

2015

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1561327 DATED 7.17.15 #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. #34-FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.#35- STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILLING PANEL. #38- MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED/POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

JUL 17

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGR ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN SANDWICH, HAMBURGER,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1498164 DATED 10/24/14. #30- ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABEL AND DATED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. #34-FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.#35- STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILLING PANEL. #38- MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OCT 24

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE TO MAKE IT STURDY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL THE REACH IN FREEZERS. STAINED CEILING PANELS AND MISSING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILLING PANELS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

SEP 9

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT COOLER (4TH) AND BOX FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL. IE: BOXES, DEBRIS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

DEC 7

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.

JUN 27

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE.

JUN 28

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER ALL BASEMENT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN FREEZER MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMANS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK THAT PROVIDES HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EXTENDING TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SINK HAS SPRAY ARM ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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