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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Apr 7, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSA, GRILLED ONIONS, BEANS AND BEAN DIP, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY 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.
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2614909 ON 4/1/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. 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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN TACOS, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION 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.
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 24, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE RIMINDER STATEMENT."THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION 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.
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2604250 ON 10/07/2024 #53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS 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, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNISEX BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR; SOUTH EAST CORNER OF 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION.
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 TEN (10) SMALL LIVE BIRDS PRESENT AND FLYING IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF ALL LIVE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER OPENED WINDOWS AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE ALL BIRDS BY END OF INSPECTION AND CLOSED ALL WINDOWS.
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 BOXES AND PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HALL LEADING TO OTHER BUILDING AMENITIES ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 SCOOPS IN GUAC PREP AREA STORED IN STAGANT ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE AS SPECIFIED SUCH AS IN RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN PORTION OF PREPARATION TABLE.
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 UNISEX BATHROOM TO HAVE TRASH CAN WITHOUT LID ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED TRASH CAN BY END OF INSPECTION.
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 MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSETS STORED IN BUCKETS AND NOT AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE. 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.