OCT 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PILOT PROJECT.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
2140 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 29, 2025 · passed with conditions
2 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
2 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, Hummus...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Chlorine obtained on final rinse. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concertation, Priority violation 7-38-025.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Dust build-up noted on electric conduits and wall above food prep and dish washing facilities, instructed to clean and maintain.
NOV 152024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BAR AREA AND KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINKS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POROUS WOOD BLOCKS, USED AS SUPPORTS TO ELEVATE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA, TO BE SOILED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD BLOCKS AND REPLACE WITH SUPPORTS MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR GLASSMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (BEER CHEESE, HUMMUS, SAUTEED ONIONS) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS AFTER THE 7 DAY USE BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE AT 73-77F. TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND DIRTY DISHES WERE STORED IN COLD WATER WITH DETERGENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 102020FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2020
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND ICE BIN IN BAR AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PANELS AT BAR AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN BAR TOP AND COUNTER AT BAR AND GAP AT CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR FRONT WINDOW AND SIDE WALL SEATING IN DINING AREA,WALL OUTLET IN MILL ROOM.ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN PREP/TOILET AND MOP SINK AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN
JUL 112019FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2019
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ALL HAND SINK ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PANELS AT BAR AREA.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL FIXTURES AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT SOME FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS (3- COMP,HAND SINKS/PREP & TOILET ROOMS/BAR) AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT CONNECTED AT ICE MACHINE,BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,MOP SINK,DISH MACHINE,HAND SINKS.MUST CONNECT TO WORK PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN STAFF UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN BAR TOP AND COUNTER AT BAR AND GAP AT CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR FRONT WINDOW AND SIDE WALL SEATING IN DINING AREA,WALL OUTLET IN MILL ROOM.ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN PREP/TOILET AND MOP SINK AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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