SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ILLINOIS BAR & GRILL INC.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

4135 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed

14 of 21 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
14 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON SODA LINE BUNDLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/6/ 25 REPORT 2617003 NOT CORRECTED. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE/COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH GRILL, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE, DEBRIS, GRIME 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND/UNDER SYRUP BOXES WITH EXCESSIVE LIQUID SPILLS/SYRUP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAY 6
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE/COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH GRILL, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE, DEBRIS, GRIME

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND/UNDER SYRUP BOXES WITH EXCESSIVE LIQUID SPILLS/SYRUP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

JUL 9
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILT-UP RUST RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AS WELL AS ON THE GREASE TRAP LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 3
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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SEP 29
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CARDBOARD LINED SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOOR NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND TWO LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MMAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 12
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE SMOKE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE (BARTENDER) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH BURGER, AND THEN FOOTNOTE ALSO ON MENU. MUST CORRECT ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED POROUS SURFACES INSIDE BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA (AND ALSO SHELVING IN BEER COOLERS USED FOR DRY STORAGE). OBSERVED WOOD VANITY IN LADIES RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. SIDE OF UNIT HAS RAW WOOD EXPOSED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WOOD, PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACE TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE FRONT COOLERS. MUST REMOVE. CARDBOARD IS NOT PERMITTED AS A LINER. ALL SHELVES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE SIDES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER PARTS OF WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

OCT 19
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ROTTING WOOD UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTD TO REPAIR SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 6
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE ETXERIOR AND SIDES OF THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS.

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

THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND RAW BACON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44-45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 13# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE ETXERIOR AND SIDES OF THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS.

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

THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE MISSING TOILET TANK COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRYER APPEARS TO BE LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING CABINETS, WHEELS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR REAR FOOD PREA AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGS, RECORDS.

JUL 23
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE SEALED. ALL WOOD SHOULD BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

ALL WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. COME SHELVES CONTAIN FUZZY WHILE MOILD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN ALLL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED SIDE OF GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF GRILL

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND LARGE EQUIPMENT

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL

JUL 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR BEHIND GRILL NOT MAINTAINTING 40 F OR LESS. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR WAS FOUND AT 48.6 F. REFRIGERATOR CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10LBS OF GROUND BEEF USED FOR BURGERS AT 48.3-49.6 F. ALL BEEF WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIONATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS NEED TO BE SEALED. ALL WOOD SHOULD BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED SIDE OF GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF GRILL.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILL UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

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

ALL WOOD SHELVING WITHIN REACH IN BEER COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. COME SHELVES CONTAIN FUZZY WHILE MOILD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN ALLL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND LARGE EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

MAY 8
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF CHEST PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP

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

CLEAN WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND (1) CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE

DEC 21
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE THREE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDRERNEATH THEM THICK WITH GREASE BUILBUP.

DEC 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS RUST,LIME BUILDUP AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.THE ICE MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED AND DO NOT USE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.WHEN THE UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZE. FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX 312 746 4240.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTINTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN, CHILLI,BURGER ECT

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

PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS TO BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA.

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

CLEAN THE THREE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDRERNEATH THEM THICK WITH GREASE BUILBUP.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASETMENT STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM. PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER TO THE OPEN DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE WALKIN COOLER AND REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER.

MAY 6
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, COUNTERTOP UNDER MEAT SLICER AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

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

WALLBASE TILES LOOSE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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