HUB 51 / SUB 51.

Chicago Health Dept

51 W HUBBARD ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

22 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23

2024

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON UPPER INTERIOR NEAR ICE SHOOT OF FIRST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE OF UPPER INTERIOR NEAR SHOOT OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED NONWORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK. (NOTE: THERE ARE THREE OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM THAT CAN BE USED.)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVE NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM STALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHTING IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLEGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

MAY 20

2024

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 65.5-83.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OBSERVED AT WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND AT MIDDLE FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 6OZ. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. CORRECTED ON SITE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON UPPER INTERIOR NEAR ICE SHOOT OF FIRST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHIELD AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE OF UPPER INTERIOR NEAR SHOOT OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING EASTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED NONWORKING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK. (NOTE: THERE ARE TWO OTHER PROPERLY WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM THAT CAN BE USED.)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVE NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM STALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LIGHTING IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLEGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

APR 28

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D): MIDDLE HAND SINK METERED FAUCET DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE MENS RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

APR 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MIDDLE HAND SINK METERED FAUCET DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE MENS RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP-LINE PULL OUT DRAWER ACROSS COOKLINE. COOKED CHICKEN MEASURED AT 48.6F; SOUR CREAM MEASURED AT 50F; RAW CHICKEN MEASURED AT 46F. ALL TCS ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $43 AT AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 13 POUNDS. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS BETWEEN 46-50F IN PREP-LINE COOLER PULL OUT DRAWER ACROSS COOKLINE. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #22). AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER MEASURED AT 50F. COOLER HAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE AN INSPECTOR REMOVE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION IF UNIT HAS BEEN PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

DEC 12

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

show all 22 inspections →

DEC 5

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION #2521279 DATED 6/14/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED OR ONSITE, WHILE TCS FOODS: CHICKEN, SUSHI, AND FISH ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND MULTIPLE BARS AND HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND MULTIPLE BARS AND HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 6-301.11)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DIS WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD & BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF DINING ROOM IN "GREEN ROOM." INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL CHIPPED MARBLE BOWLS USED TO PREPARE CEVICHE BEING STORED IN ATTIC ABOVE DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN FOOD SERVICE OPERATION. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED BOWLS WHILE ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2019

PASS 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. NO CITATION

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE BAK OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT WARMEST PART.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON MEAT SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUPS PRE-SET ON DINING ROOM TABLES OPEN SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CLEAN, PRE-SET DISHWARE MUST BE SET INVERTED OR COVERED.

OCT 13

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 27

2017

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN FAR RIGHT OR FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WASTEWATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

MAY 16

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 9

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WATER, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF DOWNSTAIRS BAR WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAINT FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OUT ABOVE COOKING AREA IN REAR PREP KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT BAR LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE.

JAN 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM DATED ON 01/23/15 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST REPORT SUMMARY IN PUBLIC VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATOIN 7-42-010(B).

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY SALAD PREP COOLER) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JAN 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. HAMBURGER AT 45.6F TO 47.0F IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. PREP COOLER TEMP AT 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $30.00 TOTAL 10 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BROILER COOK LINE. CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE RECEIVING ROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK LINE WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE 3 BARS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 23

2014

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-GUACAMOLE 47.8F, SALSA 45.7F,VEGGIE BURGER 61.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 84 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $304.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH A BANDAGE ON THE FINGER SLICING DELI MEAT (TURKEY) AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO GLOVES OR PROTECTION ON FINGER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR BAND-AID AND GLOVES BEFORE PREPPING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(B)

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE ROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT LINE AND REAR KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTING AT THE LIQUOR ROOM OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE BATH ROOM, NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET. ...NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND FAN ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR AND FAN AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT NOT CELAN, DARK FILM BUILDING ON INSIDE OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER UNDER DRING RACK NEXT TO DIHS WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FRONT PREP LINE WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN COLDEST PART OF COOLER NOT VISIBLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL THERMOMETERS IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

AUG 6

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISMACHINE CURTAIN, TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF WATER BUILD-UP (CHECK DRIP PANS). INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE & THE LEDGES UNDER THE BAR COUNTERS (TOWARDS THE BARTENDER AREA) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AT THE DISHROOM & BARS MUST BE KEPT DRY; DRAINS & COVERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & ABOVE PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT OR DUST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: WATER LEAKING UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE, UNDER THE COOK'S LINE HANDSINK & AT FAUCET BASE OF THE 2-COMP SINK.

AUG 24

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 23

2011

FAIL 4 violations 1 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND 1ST FLOOR BARS. APPROXIMATELY 40-50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE SUSHI AND SALAD STATIONS. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ANY DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE LOCKER AREAS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AROUND THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST CONNECT THE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS.

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 →