SEP 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PILSEN YARDS.
BEAT. 26/100
1159-1163 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 18, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. WHEN RETURNED ON SITE MANAGER PURCHASED A DUPLICATE OF CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND BEHIND BARS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. ALSO, MUST CREATE A DATING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE OUTDOOR BAR NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP ON EACH SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
NOV 292023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560764 CONDUCTED ON JULY 14, 2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
NOV 162023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2023
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560764 CONDUCTED ON JULY 14, 2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION
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JUL 222022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE CREAM MACHINE, VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE) NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MACHINES (VACUUM PACKAGING) OR CLEAN (ICE CREAM MACHINE).
JUL 142022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AND NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF ITEMS), AND NO FOOTNOTE LOCATED BY THE REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE (THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED/MADE TO ORDER) NEXT TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR BY THE BOXES OF PRODUCE THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR SHELVES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE MIRROR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE CREAM MACHINE, VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE) NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MACHINES (VACUUM PACKAGING) OR CLEAN (ICE CREAM MACHINE).
APR 192021FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2021
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. . INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b)
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED A BIOHAZADROUS KIT ON PREMISES, BUT THE KIT HAS NODISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER IN THE BACK ENTRANCE THAT LEADS TO THE DISHWASHING AREA/NEXT TO WASHROOMS, NEEDS A DOOR. ALSO BASED ON THE DESIGN OF THE KITCHEN /DINING AREA THE KITCHEN HAS TO BE FULLY ENCLOSED, (NEED TO INSTALL (SWINGING)DOORS. IN THE MEANTIME YOU NEED TO POST SIGN/NOTICE IN BACK AND FRONT SEATING AUTHORIZED PERSONAL ONLY. ALSO OBSERVED NO DIPPERWELL IN RESR PREP AREA WHERE THEY SERVE HAND SCOOPED ICECREAM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER, AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN.
APR 262018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Front door near patio must install (swinging) doors to make the kitchen (fully) enclosed. The back area (entrance that leads to the dishwashing area / next to washrooms) also needs a door.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
APR 192018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC OCCURING DUE TO PREPARATION AREA BEING ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRGERATION UNINTS IN PREP AREA OF DEBRIS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →