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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Complaint
Jul 8, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE BATHROOMS ON SITE WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT EACH BATHROOM. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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 THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE OFFICE IN THE NORTH BASEMENT BELOW THE INTERNAL SHELVES TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD UP TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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 THE MANAGER IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AN UPDATED COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN SERVICE AREA AND REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND NOT TIGHT SEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.
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 EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE OF STANDING WATER, AND DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA BAR AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE NORTH SIDE BASEMENT. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO NORTHSIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE ANY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
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 5 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: 2 IN THE CREVICES OF THE STAIRS IN NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT; 1 IN CABINET UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE; 2 UNDER THE WOODEN SHELF IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA, AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE OF NORTH SIDE 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
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF RIGHT SIDE OVEN IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 27, 2023
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS ON THE FIRST AND 2ND FLOORS, ON SPICE RACK SHELVES ON TOP OF THE FREEZER CHEST, AND FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY 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 COOLER GASKETS WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GASKETS.
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.