SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KELLY'S PUB.

BEAT. 45/100

949 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 9, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 3
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-202.16//NOTED RUSTED DOORS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN----- 4-501.11//NOTED BASE OF BACK SPLASH ATTACHED TO FLAT TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GASH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11//NOTED LOOSE DOOR HANDLE AT MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-201.11//NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13//NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 21
2024
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CORNED BEEF 46 F,BACON 68.1F IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR AND CHICKEN WINGS 46.2 F, BACON 46 F IN WALK-IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 5.5 LBS VALUED AT $80.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

NOTED RUSTED DOORS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

NOTED BASE OF BACK SPLASH ATTACHED TO FLAT TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GASH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED LOOSE DOOR HANDLE AT MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #:2584400 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/23 "(55) 6-201.11---MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING." MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 31
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BOX COOLER BEHIND THE BAR DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE BOX BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH POOLING/STANDING LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACED. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

OCT 27
2023
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HOT WATER IS UNABLE TO DISPENSE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT TURNING ON THE VALVE FROM UNDER THE SINK, WHICH CREATES A SPRAYING LEAK UNDER THE SINK AND ONTO THE FLOOR AND WALLS. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 63.3F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER DISPENSING FROM THE HOT WATER NOZZLE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND LEAK REPAIRED UNDER THE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AND WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD COVERS THROUGHOUT FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED BOXED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING AND CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND GREASE.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BOX COOLER BEHIND THE BAR DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE BOX BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH POOLING/STANDING LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE METAL EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES -----FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR UNDER ALL SINKS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL -----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACED ----METAL WALL PLATE ON THE WALL OF THE MENS WASHROOM WITH OPEN SEAL/OPEN CREVICE. MUST SEAL.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS VENTILATION FILTER/COVER IN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

show all 19 inspections →
OCT 27
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE IS NOT STORED UNDER SMOOTH, EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ICE MACHINES MUST BE STORED UNDER A PROTECTED, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING. REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT NEED TO BE PROTECTED UNDER A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING.

DEC 30
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALT EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED.AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER COMPANY ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
42. WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTILES ON FLOOR BEHIND BUSINESS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE.INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 21
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COUNTER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DUST FROM WALL AND CEILING VENT IN THE MENS AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE BAR AND IN THE SMALL WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULD IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE BAR TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB.

JUN 16
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS REPORT #1559521, FROM 6/24/15 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #32: OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVES WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH BROKEN SHELVES ON DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR BROKEN SHELVING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33:OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER UCNLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35:OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO FRYER AND BEHIND STOVE UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36:OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE BAR AND IN THE SMALL WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULD IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE BAR TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB.

JUN 14
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE COOLER IS REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$10; CHEESE, 49-51 DEGREES, 24 LBS/$300; GROUND BEEF, 48, 2 LBS/$10; MACARONI AND CHEESE, 48 DEGREES, 16 LBS/$53; SOUR CREAM, 47 DEGREES, 5.5 LBS/$25; FRENCH ONION DIP, 47 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$25; STEAK, 50 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$40. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS REPORT #1559521, FROM 6/24/15 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #32: OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVES WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH BROKEN SHELVES ON DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR BROKEN SHELVING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33:OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER UCNLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35:OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO FRYER AND BEHIND STOVE UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36:OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE BAR AND IN THE SMALL WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULD IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE BAR TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB.

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVES WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH BROKEN SHELVES ON DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR BROKEN SHELVING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER UCNLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO FRYER AND BEHIND STOVE UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED BEHIND BAR. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

FEB 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL WITH WET BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG UNTIL THE ICE MACK=HINE INTERIOR PANELS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT AIR CURTAIN OF THE WALK IN COOLER .

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN THE BASEMENT NEED TO BE CONSTRUCTED WHICH IS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE TO PROTECT ICE FROM ANY DUST AND CONTAMINATION.

AUG 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FOUND BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

AUG 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE ICE MACHINE FOUND BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEEN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BEANS AT 43.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.9F, TURKEY BREAST AT 45.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 →

NEARBY IN LINCOLN PARK