JUL 16
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 66/100
2601-2603 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed
9 of 15 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 172024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 192023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
NOV 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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 62019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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
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
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 292019FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Must invert all dishes and utensils being stored in kitchen prep area.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed build up of debris on potato peeler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed rust on walls and floors of walk in cooler in basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Instructed to clean gaskets of coolers in bar area.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Instructed to fill all cracks and crevices throughout bar area and basement walls and ceilings and seal basement floors.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed chipped and cracked paint on walls near entrance to bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed 2 unshielded light bulbs in kitchen above prep table. Instructed to repair and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed build up of dust and debris on vents near silverware storage station.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Observed incomplete food handler certificates. Instructed to complete and maintain records on premises.
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 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.
JUN 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 1
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS ON KITCHEN CEILING AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 312013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide,maintain visible thermometers for all refrigeration units.
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