THE BLACK BARREL TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

1061 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

101

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BASIN FILLED WITH EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE BASIN EMPTY, AND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON OPEN WIRE RACK. INSTD TO STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

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

HINGES ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MAR 7

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK OR THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 10LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 47.2F AND 2LBS OF EGGS AT 53.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 12LBS AT $120. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F AT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 22

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND - OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 48.2F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 5LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Critical Documentation & Training

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: ALL PREP HANDSINKS, ALL WASHBOWL SINKS, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND - OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 20

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 18

2023

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) NOTED A PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 4/10/23 REPORT #2573955: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED OVER 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AREAS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTERS IN THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP AREA, 15 ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE/TO-GO ITEM STORAGE HALLWAY, AND 10 IN THE BASEMENT BAR ON SINKS AND THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED TODAY IN THE SAME AREAS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 10

2023

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION END.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE CURRENT MENU - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AREAS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTERS IN THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP AREA, 15 ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE/TO-GO ITEM STORAGE HALLWAY, AND 10 IN THE BASEMENT BAR ON SINKS AND THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND A WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 7

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON THE WALL IN BASEMENT DISH AREA AND WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR, ON THE COOK LINE, AND IN THE BASEMENT DISH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAR, COOK LINE, BASEMENT DISH, AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BASEMENT LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE: RIBS AT 51.0F, OCTOPUS BETWEEN 47.6F AND 51.8F, AND SALMON AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RIBS, OCTOPUS, AND SALMON MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON THE WALL IN BASEMENT DISH AREA AND WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 19

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 12

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/24/2022, REPORT #2553425. #51-5-205.15-OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F. #51-5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL. #53- 5-501.17-ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN. #55-6-201.13-MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT. #55-6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE. #56- 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 3/24/2022, REPORT #2553425. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WHEN PREPARING ORDER FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES OR OTHER USE OF UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND IN BASEMENT HAND SINK DISH WASHING AREA AND AT HAND SINK IN BAR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CUT KALE AT 54.3F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 44.2F AND SPRING MIX SALAD AT 48.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT TEMPERATURES FOR FOOD ITEMS HELD COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13-MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

MAR 4

2022

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13-MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

FEB 22

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.3F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ROASTED CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.2F, SALAMI FOUND AT 45.1F, HARD BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 49.2F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. CHEF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.3F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER AT 46.4F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY GOODS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABEL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (BREAD CRUMBS, SPICES, ETC.) MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HEAD COVERING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED BUS BOY SERVING WATER TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING. ALSO UPON ENTRY OBSERVED FEMALE BARTENDER SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING. This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 2-112-340. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT, STAFF DID NOT ASK FOR MY VACCINATION CARD BEFORE DINING IN. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered entity shall not permit any patron to enter the indoor portion of a covered location without displaying proof of full vaccination. Additionally, any individual over the age of 16 shall provide identification bearing the same identifying information as the proof of full vaccination. A covered entity may in the interests of efficiency allow patrons to provide the requisite proof prior to entry, either directly to the covered entity or through an intermediary such as an event planner. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 14

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 7

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 1

2020

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A LOG BOOK FROM THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 30

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH MACHINES MUST BE ABLE TO SANITIZE AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES; MUST CORRECT. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN ON TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

SEP 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING IN BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER/STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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