Chicago Health Dept
2251 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED THE BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO PRIME THE MACHINE AND CHANGE THE SANITIZER BOTTLE TO A FRESH GALLON TO THEN ENABLE MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE TO 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
HANGING PLANT BASKET MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE KITCHEN.
WIPING CLOTHS, SPONGES AND SCOURING PADS MUST NOT BE STORE BETWEEN PLUMBING AND THE WALL UNDER THE PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
NOTED IN USE TONGS FOR FOODS INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLER STORED INSIDE THE FOODS. MUST STORE HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS OR ON A CLEAN SURFACE, IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
ALL STORED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
BROKEN METAL LID ON THE KITCHEN PREP SOUTH COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY BULK FLOWER CONTAINER AT THE PIZZA PREP.----EXTREMELY DIRTY SALT AND PEPPER BOWLS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED SEVERE LEAKING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. PLUMBER ON SITE REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE BACKING UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAINING ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR WHEN MACHINE RELEASES ITS WASTEWATER. PLUMBER/CUSTOMER ON SITE WAS ABLE TO ROUTE THE DRAIN AND UNCLOG DURING THE INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE THEN PROPERLY ABLE TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE ROOMS, OUTDOOR STORAGE PATIO, HALLWAY STORAGE AT WASHROOM AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
NOTED MISSING TILE GROUTING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE MISSING GROUT.----NOTED BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE ON THE BACKSLASH OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED RUSTED GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT.
OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPING OF HANDWASHING SINK NEAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND MAIN BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
CLEAN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES,POTATOES,TACO BEEF,PASTAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED 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 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ON SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE BOTH STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAR WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND ROD THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION. J.BLANTON PLUMBING COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. TEL NO 773-7249272. KEN STROMAN PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMP ISNK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
ONE DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER OUTSIDE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE ICE MAKER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BESIDE THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Observed torn gaskets on the 3 door cooler in the kitchen and the salad prep cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the corner behind the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED BY FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN FLOOR COVERING, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALL AREA BY BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, BETTER ORGANIZE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FRREZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORAGE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN FLOOR COVERING.
COVING MISSING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE COVING.
DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED BROKEN LID ON DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE DRAIN TO PREVENT PEST. FLOOR AT FRONT SERVER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS.
CEILING AT FRONT SERVER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PANELS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND REPAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND NEEDS TO RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER COMPUTER TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND DEAD LIGHT BULB (KITCHEN HOOD) ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.-----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (LEFT SIDE) AT MEN'S HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT KITCHEN PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PIZZA PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYER, MEAT SLICER, OVENS AND CABINETS UNDER WASHROOMS HAND SINKS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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 PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN FOR ICE MACHINE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF WALK IN UNIT AIR TEMP 50.1F, 2 REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT 48.9-TO 50.1F LOCATED IN KITCHEN. THIS IS WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDS FOOD ARE STORED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SOUR CREAM 46.7F,PROCUITTIO 48.9F,HAM 50.2F,PASTA 48.9F,HEAVY WHIP CREAM 50.1F,EGGS 50.1F,1 GAL. OF MILK 49.5F MOZZARELLA 50.0F,6 PINTS MASCARPONE 8LBS PROCUITTIO 8LBS HAM, $400.00 75LBS MANGER CORRECTED BY DENATURAL.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. UNABLE TO REACH PROPER SANITIZE READING 50PPM.DURING INSPECTION.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABLE ALL CONTAINER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN UNIT STORAGE AREA,
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE BOX NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND ALL SHELVES NEED DETAIL CLEANING. WALK IN UNIT BOTTOM HAS OPENING NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BY THE OVEN AND BAR AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS NEED TO BE SHIELD IN THE REAR EXIT
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EVERYTHING HAS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA AND BY THE PIZZA AREA
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