PICCOLO SOGNO.

Chicago Health Dept

462-464 N HALSTED ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly traps installed above food prep tables, Instructed to remove.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Large spoons and ice scoops stored in stagnant water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.

Minor Sanitation

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

Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

JUN 6

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 29

2024

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 46F, COOKED PASTA AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DESSERT PREP STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS EGGS AND COOKED PASTA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, DISHWASHING AREA, AROUND THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLES SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

SEP 26

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN: MEAT SAUCE 485.F, RIBS AT 56.3F, MILK SAUCE AT 52.7F, STEAKS AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $825. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS IN DESSERT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 10 OF 20 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 OF 5 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 19

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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MAY 12

2022

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK (CAPPUCINO) IN PREP AREA. ALL PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VEAL, BOAR, CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND FISH HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER ON PREP LINE. ALL FOODS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES RANGING 52.0F-61.1F. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED (63LB, $600). PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 4-DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT OPERATING AT IMPROPER INTERNAL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (53.0 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT SHOULD HAVE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (VEAL 59.0 DEGREE F, CHICKEN, 52.8 DEGREE F, PORK 54.2 DEGREE F.) INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 10 LBS OF FOOD AND $150 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BEEF, COOKED POTATOES, TOMATOES, ETC.) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 4-DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT OPERATING AT IMPROPER INTERNAL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (53.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT SHOULD HAVE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY CALLED OUT LIRA'S ELECTRICAL HEATING, COOLING, REFRIGERATION SERVICE, LUIS LIRA (773) 314 7841. COOLER IS NOW WORKING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, SHOWING 40.6 DEGREE F.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS FLOUR'S AND SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE, THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.

SEP 14

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE LABELS ON THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE FADED AND HARDLY VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO RE-IMAGE LABELS TO PROVIDE A CLEAR INDICATION OF WHATS IN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES USED TO SLICE BREAD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE HANDLES ON THE TOPS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE SALAD LINE THAT IS BEING HELD UP BY WIRE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER VENT ABOVE OPEN FOOD ITEMS AND THE CEILING ABOVE THE CONVENCTIONAL OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS (I.E. CUTTING BREAD, PLACING IN BREAD BASKET AND TAKING TO CUSTOMER'S TABLE.) ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER OR WEAR GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE)TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND OLD WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE. -MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE IN TH WINE/CHAMPAGNE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. -INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. -ALSO, MUST SHORTEN THE SANITIZER HOSE IN THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DOES NOT LAY IN THE WATER/SOLUTION. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, DEEP FRYER AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. -MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE WHERE MISSING AND REATTACH WHERE HANGING THE RUBBER COVING UNDER/AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FL.

Minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS ON THE 1ST FL AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. REMOVE ALL THE FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. -MUST PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BAR IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE. MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PASTRY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 25

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Bulk storage container not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins in bar not provided with covers. Instructed to provide cover to protect ice during storage.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor not maintained in baement walk-in cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in dishwashing area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Condensation line from hot water tank not going to floor drain. Instructed to extend condensation line to properly discard water.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in several prep coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE PANS/BOWLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER BASEMENT LOCATION USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced also ice bin cover for ice bin at bar is needed.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT BAR AREA,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENT COVERS IN DINING ROOM.

OCT 28

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

OCT 24

2011

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA IN POOR, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AT 40'F AND BELOW, AIR TEMP READING 45.1'F, COOLER TAGGED, ADDITION WALK-IN COOLER IN GOOD REPAIR, LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED COOKED, PREPARED FOODS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, TEMPS READING BETWEEN 46.9'F-70.1'F, ALL WITHIN DANGER ZONE, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF $750.00 AND APPROX. 275 POUNDS, FOODS DISCARDED SEE ATTACHED SHEET CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. MUST PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIPES ON ALL DOORS, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. MUST RESTRICT STORING MULTI-USE FLAT WARE OUTSIDE, ALL ITEMS MUST BE TAKING OUTSIDE ONCE CUSTOMER IS SEATED, ALL INSIDE TABLE SETTING MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED AND INVERTED

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTER FOOD DISPLAY AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK, MOVE PLASTIC FROM STOPPERS, AND MUST ALSO STORE STOVE DIRECTLY UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, AT COOKING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OUTSIDE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE AREAS

MAY 11

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE SOME GASKETS AT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK BASEMENT FOOD PREP.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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