APR 7
2026
PASS · 0 violations
THE TIN LIZZIE.
Chicago Health Dept
2483 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
55
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 30
2026
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE ENTRANCE/ EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BASEMENT BOC FREEZER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.---RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE BOTTOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF BOTH BASEMENT BOX FREEZER'S WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.----HOLE IN WALL AT THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
APR 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM CRACKED AND BROKEN. SURFACE IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE WASHBOWL SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED AND MADE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. REMOVE AND REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.
APR 4
2018
PASS 3 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DEC 27
2017
PASS · 0 violations
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AUG 23
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL DROP CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 14
2017
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BOTH BARS ON WALLS, INSIDE GARBAGE CANS, AND INSIDE THE 3-COMP SINKS. ALSO LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE FIRST AND SECOND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND FIRST AND SECOND BARS, AND IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL DROP CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO FIRST BAR. MUST REPAIR NON WORKING URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 11
2017
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE, UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BOTH BARS ON WALLS, INSIDE GARBAGE CANS, AND INSIDE THE 3-COMP SINKS. ALSO LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE FIRST AND SECOND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND FIRST AND SECOND BARS, AND IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL DROP CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP AREA. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO FIRST BAR. MUST REPAIR NON WORKING URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 14
2017
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN SAID AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT ON BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE CONVECTING OVEN, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT; BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO, PAINT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE FOOD PREP IS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FAN COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN MAIN SEATING AREA, THE VENT IS DETACHED FROM CEILING AND HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES OFF GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 24
2017
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN SAID AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT ON BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE CONVECTING OVEN, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT; BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO, PAINT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE FOOD PREP IS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FAN COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN MAIN SEATING AREA, THE VENT IS DETACHED FROM CEILING AND HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES OFF GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 6
2016
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR TO THE LEFT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR BAR. THE INTERIOR OF THE WALL IS EXPOSED THROUGH MESH COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 30
2016
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 50 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BORDER. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS AFFECTED BY DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTORL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR TO THE LEFT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR BAR. THE INTERIOR OF THE WALL IS EXPOSED THROUGH MESH COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
NOV 10
2014
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL, BEHIND BOTH BARS. SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MISSING ONE MORE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 30
2014
FAIL 6 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199271, DATED 12/19/13. #38 MUST REPAIR ALL INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAKS ON HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DUST ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL, BEHIND BOTH BARS. SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MISSING ONE MORE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
DEC 19
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ALL INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAKS ON HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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