Chicago Health Dept
55 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
20 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 96 F. BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO A TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANANAGER TO SERVICE HAND WASHING SINK.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2# SLICED TOMATOES 69.2F, 4# OF SLICED DELI HAM MEAT 58.6F, 3# CHICKEN 58.4F, ,4 PCS CHEESECAKE 68.9F, 3 POUNDS OF ASSOSRTED (CEASAR, RANCH) SALAD DRESSING AT 68.6F, 2# PICO DE GALLO AT62.6F. 10# ASSORTED CHEESES 72.6F MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX 23# DISCARDED WITH COST OF $300.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 69.2F AND 72.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS NOT TAGGED REPAIR MAN ON SITE, RESET COMPRESSOR COOLERS NOW AT 39.4F & 40.4F PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DISHWASHER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled, instructed to label.
Using garbage bags as a barrier at dish washing area between soiled and clean dishes. instructed to use durable material.
GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE EXPEDITE AREA AND NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM STATION IN THE BACK PREP AREA IS DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING GASKETS.
COUNTER UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN ON COOKLINE IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
Leaky drain pipe under hand sink at dish washing area, instructed to repair and maintain.
Ice scoops stored on top of dusty ice maker, Instructed to keep in a clean holder.
Ice buckets stored on floor, instructed to keep elevated off floor ( 6").
Dust build-up at kitchen ceiling vents, instructed to clean and maintain.
FOUND OLD DRIED AND DISCOLORED MEAT DEBRIS ON NON-FOOD CONTACT PARTS OF THE MEAT SLICER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA BOXES. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS OF THE SILVERWARE ROLLING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA AND THE DINING ROOM. MUST REGROUT TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/21/2021 REPORT #2500518 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE THE THREE FRYERS LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT AND CENTER HANDWASH SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ARE OUT OF ORDER AT THIS TIME (TURNED OFF). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, AND EXPEDITION LINE. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR COOLER CONDENSER EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
- OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HANDWASH SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING SOAP AT THE BAR HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HANDWASH SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
- OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED WITHOUT ANY SANITIZER (0.0PPM) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING A CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR THE DISH MACHINE (100PPM). PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF A THICK BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, SANITIZE AREA, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED 80# OF ALFREDO SAUCE (DATED 5/7/19) IN THE WALK IN COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (59.8F-62.3F). MUST COLD HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE SAUCE WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- MUST INVERT THE PRESET GLASSWARE AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED THE LEFT AND CENTER HANDWASH SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ARE OUT OF ORDER AT THIS TIME (TURNED OFF). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, AND EXPEDITION LINE. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR COOLER CONDENSER EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED SOME OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. -
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 1/10/19. THE VIOLATIONS STATE: "OBSERVED HANDWASH AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH SLIGHT LEAKS AT THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM UNDER THE BAR DISH MACHINE AND THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALK IN FREEZER, THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, THE BAR, AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED HANDWASH AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH SLIGHT LEAKS AT THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM UNDER THE BAR DISH MACHINE AND THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF THE BAR AREA OPEN BUCKETS OF CANDY NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE BARRIERS TO PROTECT EXPOSED FOOD FROM PUBLIC AND OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL OPEN AND EXPOSED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALK IN FREEZER, THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, THE BAR, AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINES IN THE REAR PREP AND THE BAR AREAS UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASH AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH SLIGHT LEAKS AT THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS COMING FROM UNDER THE BAR DISH MACHINE AND THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE BOOTH CLOSET TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS AT 85.0 F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 79.2 F, BOTH ITEMS WERE HELD ON TOP OF PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WASHROOMS AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACITIVY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED OR MISSING AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES PITTED/STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST REPLACE PITTED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO DIPPER WELL FACUET TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL ALSO MUST HAVE AIR GAP BETWEEN DIPPER WELL FAUCET AND WATER LINE.
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58.3F. COOLER IS USED TO STORED PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT SAID COOLER. 6 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 57.4, 3 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 56.5, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND HEAVY BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) STAFF STARED THE CLEANING PROCESS .
MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE PROPER SANITZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
INADEQUATE FOOD PREOTECTION, FOUND SLIMY SURFACES IN ICE MAKER, BOTTLES OF FOOD SAUCES ARE PLACED IN ICE BIN IN BAR THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION,INTERIOR OF SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME AND DIRT NOTED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NOT TO USE BAR DRINKS ICE FOR COOLING BOTTLES. SERIOUSE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN , BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE . NO TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND OBTAIN TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR WATER SERVICE NOT WASHED PREOPERLY, MUST WASH MANNUALY WITH BRSUH OR DISCONTINUE USAGE.
DUST FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY ABOVE FOR PROEPR WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
EMPLOYEES KEEPING PERSONAL ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR SURFACE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COFFEE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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