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Chicago Health Dept

2043-2051 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 12 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 23

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED INSIDE SAID HAND SINK WHILE COOK ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND SINKS AND INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS ETC ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13

2026

PASS · 0 violations

APR 8

2026

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Minor Food 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Documentation & 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

FAIL 15 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Serious Food 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.

Minor Food 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Documentation & 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

Serious Documentation & 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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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JAN 14

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

APR 12

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Plumbing & 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

Serious Other

* 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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

SMELLY SEWER ODORS IN LADIES BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

FEB 22

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food 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

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest 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

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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

JAN 28

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 21

2010

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Documentation & 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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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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