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Skylark

2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-10
Pass Rate
57%
4 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-01-10)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2021, 2017...)
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 19×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
2025-01-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-12-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED ...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE URINALS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2023-12-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S & MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND HAND SINK SERVICE STATION. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2021-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF OVER STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

2021-06-15 Fail Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF OVER STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 53 OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2304328) ARE CLASSIFIED AS ...

2019-08-08 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

2019-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-11-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL NEAR THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.

2017-11-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SOUP AT 49.3F, GRAVY AT 44.1F, CHICKEN AT 45.3F, POTATO CURRY AT 48F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45.7F, HAMBURGERS AT 43.8F, CHEESE AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTA...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AROUND THE COOLER COMPRESSOR UNITS AND ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT IN THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ROD...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL NEAR THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE COLD AND HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES.

2015-08-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL OUTSIDE MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLERS(SPILLS).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2015-08-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER UNUSED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR BAR AREA, 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER UNUSED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL OUTSIDE MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLERS(SPILLS).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-08-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD FOR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO,NEED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE,MAINTAIN MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTALL,MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA FOR HANDWASHING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2014-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD FOR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. ALSO,NEED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMRMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE,MAINTAIN MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTALL,MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA FOR HANDWASHING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2013-08-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE REAR BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER.(BOTH)

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPAIR WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR MENS ROOM, OR REMOVE BOARD FROM FAN.

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