Chicago Health Dept
514 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
19 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
No hand soap provided at prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN KITCHEN NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE INVERTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM OVER STALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING DRYWALL ON WALL BEHIND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
5-205.15: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN OF WATER AT THE FRONT FLOOR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HANKSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN OF WATER AT THE FRONT FLOOR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
"OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED."
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN A STORAGE SHELF AND BREAD COOLER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN INVALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WALL LEDGE GOING INTO THE BASEMENT, ON TOP OF SOME BRICKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS, ON THE PALLET WHERE FLOUR IS STORED AND ON THE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FREEZER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN A STORAGE SHELF AND BREAD COOLER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL.
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING HOW ESTABLISHMENT WILL CHECK FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR DINE IN.
NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING PROOF OF VACCINATION AS REQUIRED. INSRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SEATING AREA TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO DINE IN AT LOCATION. CORRECTED ON SITE.
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULIT-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE AND PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PALLETS IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAR RIGHT FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Observed raw wood walls in basement dry storage area, and on wall where potatoe slicer is mounted. Must paint or seal all raw wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed kitchen hand sink without paper towels at hand sink. Observed bar hand sink without soap nor paper towels. Must provide soap and sanitary means to dry hands at all hand sinks, at all times. Operator provided items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed tin foil used as a liner in kitchen on shelves and walls, and card board and duct tape used as a liner on ceiling. Must remove. Instructed all surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed excessive ice build up on interior of freezer in basement. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED PORK(162.7F) AND BEEF (152.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081304 ON 8-30-17:45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POTATO SLICER, AND SURFACES UNDER GRILL.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA, HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POTATO SLICER, AND SURFACES UNDER GRILL.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON KITCHEN REAR DOOR.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN 56.3F, HAMBURGER 54.3F, SAUSAGE 50F, BEEF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PORK 172.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON KITCHEN REAR DOOR.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN OPEN BASEMENT AREA.
BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE.
REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
MUST PROVIDE BARRIER SEPARATING PUBLIC FROM ACCESS TO KITCHEN PREP AREA BY RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN OPEN BASEMENT AREA.
SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR AND AROUND, TUBING INTO WALL AT CEILING OF SAME AREA. SEAL OPENING OF CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE.
REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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