WEBSTER'S.

Chicago Health Dept

2601-2603 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
54
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2025
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 17
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ALONG ALONG SEVERAL LENGTHS OF FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXISTING BASE COVING AND ENSURE ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE PROPERLY COVED IN AREAS EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 19
2023
PASS 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

NOV 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, THOMAS BENNETT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 06/01/21. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE

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SEP 6
2019
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records on premises

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311566 8/29/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACKS,ON WALL BEHIND ,UNDERNEATH & INSIDE AT MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,ON PIPES NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER DISH MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

AUG 29
2019
FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no health policy on site. Instructed have all employees sign and maintain a record on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Instructed to maintain kit with all necessary supplies and sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus and procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking. Instructed all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed raw items on menu. Instructed that all potentially raw or undercooked food items must be labeled with reminder and disclosure statement. Priority violation foundation 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 9 live roaches in following areas: crawling out of backflow prevention device on basement dish machine, in pipe coming out of wall near reach in cooler, and underneath dish machine. Also observed several dead roaches in wine storage area and underneath prep table next to reach in cooler. Recommended to have pest control service on or after today's date. Instructed to clean, sanitize, remove, and maintain pest free environment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed small crack in door sweep on exit door to outside in rear of kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Observed missing splash guard on hand sink near 3 compartment sink in basement. Instructed to install and maintain.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Must invert all dishes and utensils being stored in kitchen prep area.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed build up of debris on potato peeler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed rust on walls and floors of walk in cooler in basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Instructed to clean gaskets of coolers in bar area.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Instructed to fill all cracks and crevices throughout bar area and basement walls and ceilings and seal basement floors.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed 2 unshielded light bulbs in kitchen above prep table. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed build up of dust and debris on vents near silverware storage station.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records on premises.

JUL 14
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.

JUN 28
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found cracked floor tiles in between cooking line and prep table in kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace. Must maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Advised to install splash guard in between hand sink and 3 compartment sink in basement dish area.

OCT 1
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Pest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND BEHIND THE BAR.

SEP 3
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR BASEMENT DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING COVING BEHIND KITCHEN ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS ON KITCHEN CEILING AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2013
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 31
2013
FAIL 7 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

Found inadequate pest control Approximately 25 live fruit flies in various areas on and around onion storage in basement dry storage area and at both bar areas and walls of the dining room.Also,the rear door leading to the garbage dumpsters is not rodent proofed 1/4" mode of entry.Must detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,and pest control service now reccomended also pest proof said door.Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils and dishware to prevent contamination before use.

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Consumary advisory must be posted for public view.

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

The fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler are dusty,clean coolers in detail.

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

Seal opening on ceiling in basement north corner dry storage room.

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

Detail clean dusts accumulations throughout the premises and a exposed handsink is needed in basement dishroom area.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide,maintain visible thermometers for all refrigeration units.

JUN 22
2011
PASS · 0 violations
APR 12
2011
FAIL 0 violations

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