SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2041 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 13, 2026 · passed

6 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Feb 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS AND THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND FRYER/GRILL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS/RUST BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DISH WASH AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 12
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE ALCOHOL (BEER) IS DISPENSED INTO PLASTIC CUPS AT FRONT BAR AREA FOR CONSUMPTION TO CUSTOMERS MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED RICE-126.5F,3LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO-127.8F AND .5LBS. GRAVY-123.6F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET AND STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.6.5 LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 113.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT NOW AIR TEMPERATURE IS 140.2F AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING ,GAP IN WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOPSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 18
2024
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED METERED FAUCETS AT BOTH RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS PROVIDE WATER FOR LESS THAN 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET (FLOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND UPON ACTIVATION). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASHROOM METERED FAUCETS TO PROVIDE WATER FLOW FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UPRIGHT COOLER STORED TIGHTLY-COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND STORE TCS FOODS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN AREA EXTERIOR DOOR GREATER THAN 1/4" AND UNPROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS OR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP ON REAR KITCHEN EXTERIOR DOOR TO ELIMINATE ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MINI SINGLE-USE CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SIFTER UTENSIL IN THE BASEMENT AREA STORAGE RACK IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SIFTER AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL THAT COMPLIES WITH FOOD CODE RULES REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA (DEEP FRYERS, GRILL, HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564475 ON 9/28/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUS SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 28
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUS SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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SEP 15
2022
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QAC AMMONIA TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE GREASE TRAP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUS SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAY 13
2021
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SEERVED.. SUCH AS CHICKEN, RICE, SOUP ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOS ID PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-12.

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TWO HAND WASH SINKS INACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINER IN ONE SINK AND GLOVES,TRASH BAGS AND STOPPERS INSIDE THE DISH WASHING HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC WRAPS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM DRY INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS.NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

JUN 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 54.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS VALUE OF $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD COVER BROKEN IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND REFIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.

JUL 14
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND A HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR FRONT COUNTER WHERE VENT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 15
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.

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