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The full inspection history
3 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 3, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. 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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTON WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP, LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON TOP OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND HARBORAGE FOR OTHER PESTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REAPIR 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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602943 ON 09/17/2024. #47. OBSERVED GASKET OF LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO ENSURE GASKET IS SET AND PROVIDES A TIGHT SEAL. #51 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE AS NEEDED. VIOLATION#47 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, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON WITHIN MOP BUCKET IN REAR MOP CLOSET AND NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 04/26/2023 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT BAR TO BE BLOCKED WITH A STRAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ONLY USED FOR HANDWASHING AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER FROM BLOCKING SINK. 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.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE PORTION OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED GASKET OF LEFT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HANGING FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO ENSURE GASKET IS SET AND PROVIDES A TIGHT SEAL.
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 GASKET OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND ENSURE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST POTENTIAL PEST ACCUMULATION.
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 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE AS NEEDED.
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.