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Chicago Health Dept

2002 N MOZART ST · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 6
2026
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE/PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUN 17
2026
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER Strength AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SANITIZING STRENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR IN USE PREP TABLES, SURFACES OF DRIED KITCHENWARE STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, IN BAR FLYING NEAR FLOOR DRAINS, AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT EXPO LINE AND REAR BREWERY/STORAGE SPACE AND INDOOR SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANALE SURFACES

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE/PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAY 29
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 16
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 5
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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AUG 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560768 ON 7/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 14
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 6
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 28
2020
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND BEER PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD UNDERNEATH THE BREAD SLICER.

MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVEN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8
2019
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DOOR AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

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

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WOOD TRIM AT CAGED FENCED AREA (BEER KEGS).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA , REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JAN 3
2019
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG TOP OF BEER DELIVERY DOOR,ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR MAN DOOR AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER AND BAR SEATING AREA FROM CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND WOOD TRIM AT CAGED FENCED AREA (BEER KEGS).

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED AN LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA , REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER BARREL STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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