OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER NEAR SAUCE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 DUMP SINK AT MAIN BAR VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM LEAKING, STORAGE ROOM IS ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. OBSERVED HOT WATER TURNED OFF TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE IS A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS THE WALKWAY FROM SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
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 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 19, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. 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.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEED MACHINE SO THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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.
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 12, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 12, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-64.9F(PICO DE GALLO 46.9F, GARLIC SAUCE WITH DAIRY 61.9F, CHEESE SAUCE 64.9F CHICKEN 59.5F AND TAQUITO WITH CHICKEN 61.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $138 WEIGHING 31LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION WITH A PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COLD BREW MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID MACHINES SO THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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 GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN WESTSIDE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLITERS IN WESTSIDE COOKING AREA.
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 LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.
OBSERVED REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. 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.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH TWO LOWER DOORS WITH A BUILDUP OF A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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 HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55.6F-64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 112.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 109.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 1, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 23, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER PREPARED AND REDY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CARNITAS, COOKED SHRIMP, FRIED RICE AND STEAM RICE NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAT SEVEN DAYS FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS VALUE OF 87 DOLLARS. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STRAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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 HAND WASHIG SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.