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Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2026-03-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19---MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.113--- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
2026-03-03 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM NOT OPERATIONAL/ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. EXTREME LEAKING UNDER THE SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING SINK FOR PROPER OPERATIONAL USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BAR BEHIND COOLERS AND INSIDE SMALL CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. RE...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR THE BAR ICE. NOT A SHAKER CUP STORED INSIDE THE ICE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, PREP OR DISH AREAS.----MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN LID FOR THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE BAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, ALL PREP AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED OPEN HOL...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2025-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11--OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
2025-08-14 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2024, REPORT #2608441. #49-NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51-NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH...
2024-12-04 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED PLATES STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN INVERTED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DROP CEILING ABOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK, AND TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM STAINED AND UNEVEN. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS ISSUE AND REPLACE TILE AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL, RESTORING...
2024-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2024-07-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGOFOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, FISH ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS A...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL THE SLIME AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAI...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW FISH STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGES AREA. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROLSERVICE IS NEEDED...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSRVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/03/23,INSPECTION REPORT#2582739. #37. ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #44. ALL CLEAN STORED. POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE ST...
2023-10-03 Pass Canvass 12 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED TOOLS AND CHEMICALS IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ----RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE....
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SEVERAL MISSING/DAMAGED CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA AND OPEN CREVICES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BETWEEN COVING TILES AND THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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