OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS, BAR COOLERS, SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND DEEP FRYERS.
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.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN ALL THREE (3) BARS WITH LITTER DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS NEAR THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2603726 DATED:09/30/2024 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER GLASS DOOR AND OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDE OF FRONT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #56---6-303.11: OBSERVED THREE MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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.
3-302.12: OBSERVED BREAD CRUMBS IN CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER GLASS DOOR AND OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDE OF FRONT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED THREE MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 19, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 19, 2024
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BARS, FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE WHEN KNOB IS TURNED TO HOT WATER SIDE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM(SINK #1 LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE WHEN KNOB IS TURNED TO HOT WATER SIDE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM(SINK #1 LEFT SIDE) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THREE MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELDS OF TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER HOLDER ON NORTHSIDE OF MIDDLE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE UNDERCOOKED OR SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED BREAD CRUMBS IN CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER GLASS DOOR AND OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDE OF FRONT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.