DEC 17
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAISOUS.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
1800-1802 S CARPENTER ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 17, 2025 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING/AREA FOR THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OCT 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112 (B) FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 282023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 50 PPM.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED STEAK, WITH DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER ON MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE/FOOTNOTE. STEAK IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND APPROX 50 LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS: COOKED PORK SAUSAGE, PRAWNS, SHRIMP, CRAB, RICE,AND OCTOPUS ON SITE IN A VARIETY OF COOLERS. FOUND NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AND VACUUM PACKAGED MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER SERVE FOOD ITEMS UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT AND INSPECTOR REMOVES TAG FROM SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 20 - 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AT BAR, UPSTAIRS PREP AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHT LOCATED IN STORAGE AREA THAT IS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT OF THE BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 162022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSECT SPRAYS BEING STORED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT TRAP DEVICES AND SPRAYS, ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PEST CONTROL NEEDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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SEP 92022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED, NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) ON THE FOOD MENU FOR BEEF ITEMS, NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE DRINK MENU FOR DRINK ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW (ALCOHOLIC DRINK THAT CONTAINS RAW EGG WHITES). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY, ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) TO THE FOOD MENU FOR BEEF ITEMS AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE DRINK MENU FOR THE ALCOHOLIC DRINK THAT CONTAINS RAW EGG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSECT SPRAYS BEING STORED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT TRAP DEVICES AND SPRAYS, ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PEST CONTROL NEEDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED TWO "SELF MADE" FIRE BURNING ALUMINUM AND CLAY SURFACE CHARCOAL GRILLS MADE FROM UNAPPROVED MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/EQUIPMENT MUST BE (B) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and nonabsorbent; (C) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated WAREWASHING; (D) Finished to have a SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE surface; and (E) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. SAID FIRE CHARCOAL GRILLS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE (WOODEN BOARDS, AN OLD MIRROR AND OTHER DEBRIS) LOCATED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL GROUND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
APR 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 3 LIGHT BULBS OUT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 222019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BAR AREA STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR DISH AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUL 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS: RICE (162F), BEEF(157F), CHICKEN(154F) ETC., WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA OPENED AND EXPOSED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
JUN 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE A FULL CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT EITHER ON THE MENU OR POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS WHERE GAPS EXIST BETWEEN FLOOR SECTIONS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BLACK CEILING TILES AND CERAMIC WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE LIGHT COLORED.
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