Chicago Health Dept
4749-4755 N ROCKWELL ST · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
9 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
6-501.11 SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE SERVICE KITCHEN.
CLEAN UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HAND WASHING OR WAREWASHING SINK BASINS.-----ALL STORED PREPACKAGED FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
ALL POTS/PANS, MIXING BOWLS AND TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER BEING REPAIRED WITH WOOD AND PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.
EXTREMELY DIRTY EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE GARBAGE CAN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
RAW WOODEN FLOOR IN THE REAR BOX FREEZER STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.-----WALL AT THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.----MISSING ELECTRICAL SOCKET WITH OPEN HOLE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.-----HOLES IN CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN 4 WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (50.2F-72.0F)DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F PROVIDED TO WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.(HANDLES-UP).
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.9F,CHEESE AT 44.6F,CORNED BEEF AT 48.0F,HAMBURGERS AT 44.6F-46.6F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $65.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
OBSERVED 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PRODUCTION PREP AREA; WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SAID FLIES AND RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED UP SPILLAGE ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE KEG WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR PRODUCTION FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2576755 DATED:06/05/2023 #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SMALL ENCLOSED ROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED, ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #53--5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #54--5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AND KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREAS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA(ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE NEXT TO DOOR LEADING IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56--6-304.11: OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MANTAIN BY 6/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, THE TCS FOODS INCLUDED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE HELD AT 44.1 F(0.25LBS/$2), PORK SAUSAGE HELD AT 45.0F(16 OUNCES/$10) AND BATTERED FISH HELD AT 46.5F(10LBS/ $70). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING IN SMALL SERVICE KITCHEN WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HOLD AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SMALL ENCLOSED ROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED, ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN SMALL ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA AND STAINED CEILING IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA(ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE NEXT TO DOOR LEADING IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AND KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREAS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN SMALL KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH RINGS AROUND BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RINGS AND ENSURE THAT BASINS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING.
6-101.11 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WITH ROUGH, EXPOSED BRICK WALL ON THE FAR SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR EXIT SIGN/DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, MILK) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 9:45 AM. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED).
OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS ARE PLACED IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON COUNTER TOPS AND ON HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT BE KEPT IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH RINGS AROUND BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RINGS AND ENSURE THAT BASINS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST REAR KITCHEN AREA NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WITH ROUGH, EXPOSED BRICK WALL ON THE FAR SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR EXIT SIGN/DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2561578 DATED 8-2-2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN GANGWAY AND TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS STORAGE RACKS BEER KEGS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN GANGWAY OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (BAR, PREP, WASHROOMS),
NOTED PLASTIC RUBBER DRAIN LINES, FROM BARTOP TROUGHS, RUNNING ABOVE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARDS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR SHIELD TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL LEAKS.
NOTED GAPS BETWEEN EDGES OF FLOOR SINKS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL OR CAULK AROUND ALL FLOOR SINK EDGES.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY)
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALL WITH OPENING AROUND PIPE BEHIND FRONT BAR.
OBSERVED ROUGH EXPOSED BRICKWALL INSIDE WASHROOM (BEHIND MIDDLE DINING) SOUTH OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED VENITLATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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