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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
MUST NOT USE WOODEN BOXES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BAR AND DISH AREA.
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.
DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 20, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE ALSO,APPROX:20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT BAR AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS 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.
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR ICE MAKER 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 UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS COOLER/SLICER ETC,CONSTRUCTION LETTER DEBRIS STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 27, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
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.
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DEFROST
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.