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Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-09-22 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2025-09-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANTIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
2024-10-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Mop sink located between clean utensils shelves with a garbage bag used to protect utensils from splashing. Instructed to install a permanent barrier to prevent splashing of mop waste water on clean utensils.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Knives wedged between 2 prep tables. keeping large spoons in-use in a stagnant water at main prep line 1st floor. Instructed to store utensils in-use according to health code, ie.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups are stacked in each other while wet, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Damaged and chipped walls behind clean pots and pans racks in basement kitchen, instructed to provide durable surface that's easily cleaned.
2023-11-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-11-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THREE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAND SINK (76.7F), HAND SINK (80.1F), HAND SINK (77.7) AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL R...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE A LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL THREE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-18 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2019-09-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2019-08-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DRINKING FROM A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COVER. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination oF Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A HAND-SINK BEHIND THE REAR BAR, WITH SLICED FRUIT AND ICE IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. A HAND-WASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 20 LARGE FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE REAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE In a clean, dry location Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN LEVEL PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN SUN PUMP ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Observed food handler preparing ready to eat food, tomato/pico de gallo, with bare hand contact at front prep station. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs,...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed raw shrimp stored in stainless steel pan, directly next to ready to eat food, guacamole in stainless pan, with no covers/protection, at Ceviche station, at top loading cooler, on front prep line, at time of inspection. Informed Manager tha...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and eas...
2018-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 3 door reach in cooler at front hot cook line, at improper temperature of 55.7, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. SITE CORR...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: -Hot line counter top/room temperature, next to grill/fry station: 86.7f, 1.5lbs of eggs at a value of $4.00 -Cold line, top loading reach in cooler: 50.0...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sinks located at service bar and front cook line. Informed the manager that soap and paper towels must be provided at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Site corrected violation d...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK/BROWN SLIM LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DUR...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 3/01/17. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPEC...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and ea...
2017-03-01 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE ICE BIN NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION WITH NO SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO CONSUMABLE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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