Chicago Health Dept
712 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2025.
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA.OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.1F-50.7F,RAW BEEF AT 50.7,VEGETABLE SOUP PREVIOUSLY COOKED FROM LAST NIGHT 8-13-25 INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT 58.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE PREP LINE 4-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP LINE 4-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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).
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREAS AND BAR AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET LOOSE IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
IN-USE WIPING WET CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
OBSERVED SOILED/DUSTY CEILING ABOVE THE COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST KEEP UP TO-DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SHRIMP WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 147F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 180-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINS CONSUMER ADVISORY BUT ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (STEAK) ARE NOT CONNECTED TO STATEMENT WITH ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO QAC TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ANY RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALES.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT BULB IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-307.11- OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, IN WINE STORE ROOM, IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH CAST IRON SEWERS LINES. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-307.11- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE BAFFLE FLAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT WALL SURFACE BEHIND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN ON MAIN COOKING LINE AT 47.8F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED RAW WOOD LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES.
OBSERVED FLOORS OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED FLOOR OF MOP SINK ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FOM WALL.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND FOOD BUILD UP IN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT SAID SINK.
OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA ON WEST WALL BEHIND STAND UP FREEZER/COOLER AND IN PREP AREA CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/09/16) AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDER ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR INSIDE PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN COOLER.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLE TOPS AND INSIDE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN PREP AREA WALLS.
OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS) AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS x2 ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSD HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
ONLY X2 OUT OF X5 FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 51.6F, EGGS 52.8F, TOMATO SAUCE 51.9F, BISON 56.2F, ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF SALAD DRESSING (WITH LABEL REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING)51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS PRODUCTS WORTH $123.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD ITEMS.
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED SHELVES ON COUNTER BY THE STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER.....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER FROM SHELVES AND CLEAN, REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH GRAYISH, SLIMY SUBSTANCE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN.
NOTED HOLES ON WALLS AT THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, DEEP FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVES AND 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHING COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
MISSING BASEBOARD, DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DISH MACHINE AREA SPRAYER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed accumilated food build up inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets, dust build up on coolers compressors and slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor base in poor repair(at corner)behind ice machine. Must seal gap beteween wall panels and at floor base.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed hole in wall behind grease trap underdishmachine also observed water dripping from ceiling tile at prep area by rear door, not affecting any equipment. Must seal hole in wall and repair ceiling.
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