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3 inspections
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Aug 27, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
: 3-307.11---- NOTED DRY FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WATER LINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS OR COMPLETELY ENCASE THE WATER 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Aug 19, 2026
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE BEHIND THE BAR NOT COVERED/SEALED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINED BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES IN FOOD/PREP AREAS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NONE OF THE MAINTAINED SHELLSTOCK TAGS HELD FOR 90 DAYS WERE DATED WITH THE DATE RECORDED ON THE TAG WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. CHEF STATES FROM THIS DATE FORWARD ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS WILL HAVE RECORDED ON THE TAGS THE DATE OF THE LAST SHELLSTOCK SOLD FROM THAT CONTAINER. 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.
NOTED TWO CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING/DISPENSING SANITIZER. ONE MACHINE WITH AN EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER AND ANOTHER DISPENSING SOAP WHERE A SANITIZER SHOULD BE DISPENING. NO GLASSWARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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 AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENU. ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS STEAK TARTARE AND OYSTERS ARE NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED. ONLY THE ADVISORY NOTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
NOTED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NOTED DRY FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WATER LINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS OR COMPLETELY ENCASE THE WATER LINES.----OBSERVED SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF SPLASH GUARDS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION ON STORED CLEAN DISHWARES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.-----OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS.
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.
NOTED ICE SCOOPS AT THE BAR IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLES INSIDE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT HANDLES IF BEING STORED IN THE ICE.-----ALSO A KNIFE AT THE BAR IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.
NOTED A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH ROOM SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.