NOV 4
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TWIN ANCHORS.
EAT. 94/100
1655 N SEDGWICK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed
Passed all 12 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A WAREWASHING machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine’s design and operation specifications including the:(A) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING;(B) Pressure required for the fresh water SANITIZING rinse unless the machine is designed to use only a pumped SANITIZING rinse; and(C) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
JUN 182024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE AT COFFEE/TEA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT BOILER/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 102022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FACILITY IS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE LOCATIONS THAT DON'T HAVE THEM POSTED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE.
JAN 82021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED COVERING ON PIPES IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS OR DAMAGED (LAYERS ARE CHIPPING OR PEELING OFF). MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE ALL WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. ADVISED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DRY GOODS/SODA/BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SODA COUNTER DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DUMP SINK, BASINS, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE-DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO FLOOR/PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO FLOOR PLUMBING DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INVENTORY STORED ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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JUN 62017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP FREEZER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION PRESENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED LIGHT GRAY COLORED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE FRONT OF THE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GRAYISH STAINS ON THE WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT UNDER THE PALLET ,SHELVINGS ALL CORNERS AND AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER RUSTED INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD -UP IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CHECK THE VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS(NOT WORKING).
SEP 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GRID BAR OF THE CEILING IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 122013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
DEC 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
OCT 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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. WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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