Chicago Health Dept
620 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS.
OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND THE SPRINKLER ABOVE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING OVER THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE WHERE SKILLETS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING IN AREA.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND OR DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE ORANGE FORCE ECOLAB DISPENCER UNIT IN THE BACK FOOD SERVICE AREA A THE UTLILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. THE REAR DISH WASHING MACHINE (UNDER IT ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA) THE REAR FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT END AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL AREA JUST BEFORE THE WALK INS. THE FLOOR IN THE WINE AREA NEAR THE SHELVING AND UNDER THE SHELVING. THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINK AREA AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AT THE BOTTOM JUST ABOVE THE SHELVING WHERE THE SKILLETS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
OBSERVED THE FAN VENTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569911 DATED 01/19/2023. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. -FROST RESIDUE/ICE BUILDUP FOUND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER FAN UNITS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER-----AND-----WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. -BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE -UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA-----AND-----GARAGE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (WARMED TABLE BREAD). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 43.3F IN CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM LOCATED IN HOTEL SECTION OF FACILITY. HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F AND ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. OTHER RESTROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE WITH HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F FOR PEMISES UNTIL MENS RESTROOM HAS PROPER HOT WATER MAINTAINED. -DURING EXIT INTERVIEW, BUILDING WORKERS HAS FIXED HANDSINKS AND ARE NOW MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITAION ISSUED.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
FROST RESIDUE/ICE BUILDUP FOUND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER FAN UNITS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER-----AND-----WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND FAR BACK PREPARATION AREA-----AND-----GARAGE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
OBSERVED DUST RESIDUE FOUND ON CEILING TILES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE SINGLE OCCUPANCY RESTROOM LOCATED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE UNDER ICE CUBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND REMINDER AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.
FOUND BREAD CRUMBS IN BULK KITCHEN WITH OUT COMMON NAME LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ANY INGREDIENTS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. FOUND NO LID FOR 2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON CEILING TILE OVER LINE/FOOD PREPARATION ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA HANDLING SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS, HOLDING SANDWICH TO SLICE BREAD WITH KNIFE AFTER TAKING OUT OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND CHAR ACCUMULATING ON THE PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP ON DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES ALL THE WAY.
OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS/CEILING TILES.
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
FOUND ALL DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DUMSPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER WENT OUT TO CLOSE ALL THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE AND PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING (WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND AT THE COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE COMTAMINATION.
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.
SODA GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GLOGGED DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTEED TO WEAR.
DELI SLICERS BEHIND BLADE AND DEEP FRYER BOTTOM NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DUSTY CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA, OIL CONDESATION AT REAR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
ICE BIN LID NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA, MUST PROVIDE. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS & FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLER MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL & SPLASHGUARD IN THE DISHROOM & ALSO BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD & WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED (PEELED-OFF OR MISSING). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK DRAIN OF THE DISHMACHINE-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY/DESSERT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED EQUIPMENT WITH DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MOTOR UNIT ACCESS PANEL (COOLER AND FREEZER IN BAKERY/DESSERT PREP AREA).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE CORNER OF THE BAKERY/DESSERT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AROUND THE BAKERY/DESSERT PREP AREA.
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 WALLS OF THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA IN THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BAR AND PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. STORE THE TASTING SPOONS AT THE HOT LINE INVERTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 PIZZA PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF STACKABLE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP RACK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND AND AROUND THE BAR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS.
REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Observed damaged Pizza prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must repair/replace all damaged gaskets also observed lower side of bar counter surface peeling must repair.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and sanitize/maintain equipment.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed accumilated dust build up on ceiling tiles in rear prep area by ceiling vent cover. Must clean or replace all unclean tiles.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. The following sinks in need of repair- Bar 3-compartment sink middle pipe leaking, pot wash 3-compartment sink hot water handle leaks and left side compartment pipe leaks at same sink.
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