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6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 20, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 12, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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 FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. 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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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 SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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.
OBSERVED KNIVES AND FORKS NOT INVERTED WHEN STORED IN HALLWAY ON TABLE OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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 NONWORKING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND OBSERVED NONWORKING RIGHT MOST HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NONWORKING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND NONWORKING RIGHT MOST HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.(NOTE: THERE AREA TWO PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THREE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.)
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 27, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 28, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAIT STAFF AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 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.
OBSERVED FAR RIGHT METERED HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 20, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 14, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.