GALE STREET INN.

Chicago Health Dept

4914 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER DISCOVERED AN EMPTY CHLORINE CONTAINER AND REPLACED AND PRIMED THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RIBS AND 15 LBS COOKED AND COOLED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. AL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU ITEMS SUCH AS MUSSELS AND BURGERS NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR THE ADVISORY STATEMENT. REVIEWED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SALAD PREP ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

CHEF NOTED WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR METAL DOORS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BUCKLED/DAMAGED METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST NOT USE PEELING TAPE AS A MEANS OF HANDLE GUARDS ON THE OVEN OR TO SECURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

METAL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MISSING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKING.----FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ASSORTED BROOMS AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON THE FLOORS. MUST STORE ORGANIZED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

APR 22

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 4

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28

2023

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(ABOVE 41F) IN 4 DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. COLD TCS FOODS INCLUDE RICE 50.0F, CRAWFISH BUTTER 48.4F, ORZO 52.0F, SWISS CHEESE 48.7F, BUTTER 47.3F, ROASTED POTATOES 47.3F, FETA CHEESE 44.1F, COOKED SLICED ONIONS 44.2F, DICED TOMATOES 47.8F, BUTTER WITH COOKED ONIONS 50.5F, PASTA 45.5F, SPINACH 46.4F, COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 45.1F, AND RICE WITH TOMATOES 46.4F. CORRECTED ON SITE,FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.(VALUED AT $105/WEIGHING 10 LBS)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. CORRECTED ON SITE, FOUR DRAWER COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN WINE/WATER ROOM, OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN SMALL KITCHEN PREP ROOM CRAWLING ALONG FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 1 LARGE FLY IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.

show all 23 inspections →

JUN 17

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION. (FOOD SOLD UNDERCCOKED WITH NO ASTERISK/REMINDER STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN)NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST UPDATE REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.

DEC 28

2021

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PAPER MENU/ON-LINE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR "UNDER COOKED" AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(COS) CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK (RIGHT-SIDE) NEXT TO ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-COOLER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315740 DATED: 10/10/2019 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. 1/10/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/10/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE MENTIONED LOCATIONS. CORE VIOLATIONS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALL BASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ADJACENT TO HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

JAN 11

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN POTS AND PAN STORAGE SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN DISH WASHING AREA.--------NOTED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH ACCUMULATION BEHIND BARS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

SEP 9

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

NOV 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 4

2015

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 8

2015

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3 CONTAINER OF AU-JUS AT TEMP OF 113.6F TO 116.5F; STORED INSIDE WATER CONTAINER FOR COOLING PROCESS.1-CONTAINER OF ONION SOUP AT TEMP OF 116F.COOKED ONIONS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 62.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. THREE WHOLE CHICKEN INSIDE THE ROTISSERIE AT TEMP OF 89.9F TO 96.7F. FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 13,VALUE AT TEMP OF 58.06. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

WE(THE CHEF AND I)FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE OF 0(F) AND 151F,HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 180F.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AREA DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 10ppm AT FINAL RINSE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BOTH DISH MACHINE WERE IN USE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES ON MESH,ALSO GAPS OF 1" TO 2" ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE DOOR.DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME.ALSO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BY THE FRAME OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BASE BOARD /COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED,AND IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAID COVING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE BLACK SLIME ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AREA

MAY 28

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILE ELEVATED,UNEVEN UNDER THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MAY 21

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 49.6F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: DICED TOMATOES,SHRIMPS,COOKED MEAT ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F,PORK AT TEMP OF 55.7F; RICE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 58F;BREADED WHITE FISH AT TEMP OF 49F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.8F; CHEESE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 52F; SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 51F DICED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 57,6F; DICED MEAT AT TEMP OF 54.9F; ALL FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED DISPLAY PREP COOLER.FOUND SLABS OF COOKED RIBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.7F,FOUND COOKED RIBS THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED RIBS BY THE DOOR AT TEMP OF 90F-100F-116.5F AND 124F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUNDS 120;VALUE 400. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST PREP AREA NO PAPER TOWEL,EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOK NO SOAP,AND TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA ONE SINK NO PAPER TOWELS THE OTHER NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS. SOAP PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED IN EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILE ELEVATED,UNEVEN UNDER THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

APR 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FRYERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

APR 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.8 F, FOUND CHEESE AND CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, ROMAINE LETTUCE INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPEATURES- CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS (ROMAINE LETTUCE) AND CHEESE HELD AT 60.8 F ALSO FOUND MASHED POTATOES HELD AT 122 F ON SHELF IN ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AND 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FRYERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MAR 8

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA (COOKING LINE).

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 21

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rar storage areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, door frame in bar area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, kitchen storage area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

DEC 5

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, walk in coolers.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of hot holding unit, storage shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall behind bar area had exposed plaster/wallboard, shall be reapired/sealed, broken/damaged ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.

JUN 27

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repair. Exposed raw wood in bar areas shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks, walk in cooler racks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Shelving of cabinets in kitchen prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar area, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning(crevices).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

APR 20

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,THE BOTTOM SHELVE(UNDERNEATH) OF THE SIDE STATION 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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE 3 THREE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM AND ONE OF THE TWO WASHBOWL OF THE MENS WASHROOM AND ALSO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →