THE RIVER OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

2909-2911 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR/MAIN BAR TO LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER TO BE SLOW DRAINING, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION/FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA TO BE COVERED WITH A HEAVY LAYER OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

AUG 12

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT THE BATHROOM DOORS AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT SIDE BAR BATHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOORS FOR BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF SYRUP/LIQUID UNDER SYRUP SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR SIDE STORAGE IN ATTIC. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD BUILD AND SPILLAGE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

OCT 3

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE A DISHMACHINE AND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN

AUG 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS, ESPECIALLY IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

NOV 25

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

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NOV 18

2020

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

AUG 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM, AND AT SMALL NORTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE WATER PIPE IN DISH ROOM(EAST WALL) FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

LINENS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS /CUTTING BOARDS ETC. -

Minor Sanitation

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

BUILD-UP ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPE SINK IN DISHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR 2 ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AT 3 RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLAEN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT BULBS

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANYONE WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE

NOV 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR 2 ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AT 3 RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLAEN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MAR 23

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN CRUSTY BUILD UP FROM FRYER BASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN AT SIDE BAR BATHROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND CANNED GOODS STORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FANS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND THE SIDEBAR RESTROOM.

JUN 28

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN, CHIPPING TILE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS ON THE SECOND FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL IN THE FRONT, SINGLE STALL WASHROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

OCT 8

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT EAST SIDE OF THE MAIN BAR.

SEP 5

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN BOWLS, PLATES, ETC. STORED ON TOP SHELF TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA NOZZLES ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER FILLING OF ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS.

OCT 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAY 14

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 10

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CONTAMINATED ICE.INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON TUBING AND ICE MAKING CONTACT SURFACES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND NO PAPER TOWELS IN MENS WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #278179 ON 8-10-10. #38-PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL ITEMS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

AUG 10

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT ON 8/2/10 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NEW COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE SECOND FLOOR BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLOWING: VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF BROILER AND OVEN, DUST ON THE SPRINKLER LINES IN THE PREP AREA, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS AND LIQUOR CLOSET FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE. SEAL ALL BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND SEAL THE CORNER AROUND THE BRICK WALL. REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING AREAS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL PANELS (EAST WALL). SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE STORAGE RACKS AND NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR ONE OF THE TWO LIGHTBULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ESPECIALLY IN THE 2ND FLOOR OFFICE AREA.

AUG 2

2010

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE BARS AND STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR HAS STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE SINK THAT DOES NOT DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. A SECOND HANDSINK IS LOCATED AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WORKING HANDSINK UNTIL THE OTHER IS REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #176561 ON 3/9/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01-OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE. 33/01-DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OVEN AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. 34/01-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. 36/01-INADEQUATE LIGHTING OBSERVED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. 38/01-OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE SECOND FLOOR BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLOWING: VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS INCLUDING THE SEALS AROUND THE DOORS, INTERIOR OF BROILER AND OVEN, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, DUST ON THE SPRINKLER LINES IN THE PREP AREA, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WEST EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR BAR LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK. PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MAR 9

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE OR REPAINT THE RUSTY WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTALL A TOILET PAPER DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, EXPOSED PREP SINK IN PREP AREA, SIDE OF DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND TOP OF OVEN, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, FAN COVERS IN THE BEER COOLER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA BELOW THE BOXES OF POP. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE, UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN, DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BEER COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA, EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND THE SINK AT THE PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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