Complaint
Oct 21, 2026
4 recorded violations
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA BLOCKED BY BUCKET AND TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial Wording
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SUPPLY OF TAGS ON SITE FOR OYSTERS. LASTEST OYSTER TAGS ON SITE DATED 8-4-2026 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A 90 DAY SUPPLY OF 0YSTER TAGS ARE KEPT ON SITE. MANAGER STATED THE LAST OF OYSTERS WERE SERVED THE PREVIOUS FRIDAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMEY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE SIDE OF AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source