NOV 12
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE MOONLIGHTER.
EAT. 81/100
3204-3206 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 12, 2025 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 302024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
SEP 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 1/6/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/19/21 POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA BY DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
NOV 192021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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FEB 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH OVER OLD FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA AND DOOR TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN RUSTED LOVER SHELVES ON STORAGE-FOOD PREP AREA IN KITCHEN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN ON WATER FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER IN FRONT BAR AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN UNDER REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR COILS UNDER FRONT BAR
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THAT FRONT SMALL BAR HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET IS OCCASIONALLY MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDS REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THAT SEWAGE DRAIN INITIATED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKED UP AND WATER FROM SEWAGE DRAIN IS RUNNING ON KITCHEN FLOOR.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR UNPROTECTED WALLS IN HALL LEADING TO BASEMENT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED USE UNPROTECTED PLAY WOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR ENTRY DOOR AND WALL REPAIRS. MUST USE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLOSE AND REPAIR OPENING IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DUST COVER AIR INTAKE VENTS OVER WAITRESS STATION AREA
JAN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITAION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT(CHEMICAL,STAFF AREA
JAN 112019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITAION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDIRE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER SODA STORAGE CABINET AND ON FLOOR UNDER CABINET AND RACK IN BEVERAGE AREA.ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ON FLOOR UNDER SODA RACK IN MOPSINK CLOSET.ON BENCH SEATS AND FLOOR IN FRONT ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS MIXED IN ON TOP OF LID AND GREASE ON GROUND MIXED IN WITH PILES OF LEAVES.MUST REMOVE GREASE,TRASH AND LEAVES.CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT ,BEHIND 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP UPPER WALL IN BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND GAP AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT(CHEMICAL,STAFF AREA)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN FRONT DINING AREA, FRONT ENTRANCE BAR AREA ND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH, EASILY AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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