SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STAY CAFE/BAD HABIT/SMOKE & MIRRORS.

BEAT. 19/100

2043-2051 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 13, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 13
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 8
2026
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN INGREDIENTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON DISHMACHINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL TUBING UNDER MACHINE GUAGES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED 45 LARGE DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLURBOARD LOCATED ON PREP/DISWASHING AREA UNDER DRYING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

4-204.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING, MIXING, JUICING EQUIPMENT, SPEED RACKS, UNUSED COOLING UNITS, UNUSED STOVED, OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DEGREASING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE, SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/BASMEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

APR 3
2026
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING POTATOES, SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR (64F) AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (68F) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IN USE BAR HANDSINK WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CAHRGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE AT 150F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH RINSE AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN INGREDIENTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON DISHMACHINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL TUBING UNDER MACHINE GUAGES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 45 LARGE DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLURBOARD LOCATED ON PREP/DISWASHING AREA UNDER DRYING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.

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

OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COOKING, MIXING, JUICING EQUIPMENT, SPEED RACKS, UNUSED COOLING UNITS, UNUSED STOVED, OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DEGREASING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE, SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/BASMEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

JAN 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (E.G. CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, BEEF, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING BEHIND/AROUND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR AREA (SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND DOOR HANDLES WITH HEAVY DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND SIDES OF ALL COOLERS

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE.---------NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB ABOVE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK AT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JAN 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND (2) LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (BEHIND BAR) SANITIZING RINSE AT O PPM CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE OR F FINAL RINSE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE. ISSUED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG AT THE SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. BAR AND DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING BEHIND/AROUND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR AREA (SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND DOOR HANDLES WITH HEAVY DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND SIDES OF ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE.---------NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB ABOVE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK AT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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APR 12
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. Consumer advisory must be posted.All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced throughout the premises.Must provide,maintain ice bin covers for all ice bins throughout the premises.

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,SHELVING BEHIND BAR COUNTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED LOCATED IN KITCHEN,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including the floor drains throughout the premises.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

The light fixture at rear dry storage area must be shielded.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

AUG 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, AND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)

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

MUST WRAP OR COVER PRE-SET FLATWARE ON TABLES

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REMOVE WHAT APPEARS TO BE BLACK MOLD ON WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND REPLACE OLD SEALANT

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

SMELLY SEWER ODORS IN LADIES BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

FEB 22
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 CONNECT BAR GUN LINES AND INSTALL DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS AS REQUIRED,PROVIDE MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BARS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS (FAN COVERS),ICE MACHINES,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING BEHIND BAR COUNTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED LOCATED IN KITCHEN,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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.EXPOSED BRICK ON WALLS BEHIND BAR LOCATED IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
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 BACKFLOW PIPE ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LADIES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR,CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REMOVE CLUTTER,PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.

JUN 25
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.

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

THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS.

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BLASTER SINK USE FOR COOLING FOOD,AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.

JUN 17
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED MOLLUSCAN SHELL STOCK IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH OUT TAG OR LABEL,MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE SOURCE OR SUPPLIER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005b CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID SHELL STOCK 3PDS OF SAID FOOD WAS DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AND DISCARDED & $9.00PER POUND. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO OBTAIN SHELL FISH AND ETC FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND KEEP TAGS INTACT.CDI.

CRITICALPest 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. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BARS ON 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT2-3 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND IN DISH MACHING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET RID OF ABOVE SAID INSECTS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-24-10

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS,AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND OR EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS.

MINORFood Temperature
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 LEAKING PIPE UNDER BLASTER SINK USE FOR FOOD COOLING, AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.

JAN 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 21
2010
FAILED
10 violations
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SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND POSTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT HAD COUNTERFIT COPIES OF CERTIFICATES WITH VOIDS ON THEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LAGITIMATE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUY VOIDS.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. SAID SINK IS LEAKING WATER ON FLOORS AND DRAINING OVER TO ANOTHER ONE, AND BACKING UP AT THE SAME TIME.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFRAIN USING SAID SINK FOR WASHING AND SNITISIZING OF UTENSILS UNTIL REPAIRED. MEAN-WHILE UTENSILS HAS TO WASHED AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. WILL BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 01-28-10.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH DATES AND FOOD NAMES.

MINORSanitation
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. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS[PAN,POTS,ETC]AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT NOT PROPERLY STORED INCLUDING DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE TRADITIONAL STONE UTENSILS[MECOJITOS STONE POTS] FROME PREMISES. PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE-BIN AT N.W. BAR SECTION.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT BAR AREAS AND 1COMP.SINK AT FRONT CORNER DINING COFFEE SERVING AREA NEEDS CLEANING.TOP OF DISHMACHINE AND SINK COUNTER TOPS AT BAR BY KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT BAR AERA NEEDS CLEANING.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BAR AREAS BY KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO FLOORS AT CARRY-OUT SECTION NEEDS CLEANING.FLOORS AT 3COMP. SINK BY DISH-MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH STANDING WATER DUE TO SERIOUS LEAKAGE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL OUT LIGHTS AT CARRY-OUT SECTION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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 REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AND FAUCET LEAKING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT N.W. BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE-SCOOPS AT ALL ICE SERVING AREAS.

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