The Barn
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2026-03-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11: OBSERVED THE SERVING/COOKING UTENSILS (SPOONS, SPATULAS, WHISK) NOT INVERTED ON THE DISH STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LOWER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. HOLES WERE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND IN DISHWAHSING AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FO...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2026-03-03 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED THE SERVING/COOKING UNTESILS (SPOONS, SPATULAS, WHISK) NOT INVERTED ON THE DISH STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND THE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS NOT REGISTERING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE, DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO P...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LOWER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. HOLES WERE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND IN DISHWAHSING AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A): OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 03/21/2025 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. LICENSE COVERED THE MENTIONED SUMMARY REPORT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ENTIRE S...
2025-03-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES FOR SICK EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE DISHROOM AND IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO PREVEN CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES AND FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED UNPAINTED DRYWALL PANELS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS OUT ABOVE THE COOK'S PREP LINE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT BECAUSE OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2024-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
2024-10-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND RESTING ON THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND BOTTLES OF LIQUOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN SEVERAL AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2024-04-29 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS ( SALT, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL P...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
2022-02-16 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2021-09-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS,COUNTER TOPS,ICE BINS, SINKS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN TOILET BOWLS AND HAND SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN WAIT STATION AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,BURNT OUT HEAT LAMP LIGHT BULB.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PR...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR NON FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT IS ELEVATED TO AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
2017-02-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF DETSIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR BAR, IN 1ST FLOOR BUS STATION, IN BASEMENT DISHROOM AND REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2016-05-06 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS.
2015-11-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
2015-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN AND SALADS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHIL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2014-05-12 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2013-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
THE ABOVE IS STILL OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS CHICHEN AND SAUCES,ALSO STILL OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF IN...
2013-11-20 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FILES AT THE BAR AREA AND ON WALL NEAR FRONT BOOTH AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS SALSA ALSO OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION IS...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE KITCHEN TILE WALLS ARE DIRTY AT THE BOTTOM, CLEAN THE WALLS IN DETAIL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN PAN RUNS ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE MOP AREA, CLEAN UP AND REPAIR PLUMBING.
2013-09-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE KITCHEN TILE WALLS ARE DIRTY AT THE BOTTOM, CLEAN THE WALLS IN DETAIL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN PAN RUNS ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE MOP AREA, CLEAN UP AND REPAIR PLUMBING.
2012-10-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME BUILDUP ON THE DOOR AREA; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID UNIT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, INCREASE THE WATER SUPPLY.
2011-11-22 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
2011-11-17 Fail License-Task Force ▾
No violations found.
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