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Chicago Health Dept

1800-1802 S CARPENTER ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING/AREA FOR THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

SEP 26

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 5

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 (B) FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 28

2023

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 16

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 LIGHT BULBS OUT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 22

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BAR AREA STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR DISH AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA OPENED AND EXPOSED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

JUN 6

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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