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838 W Kinzie St

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED ALL EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY AND OUTDOOR BAR LOCATED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11 OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR AND HALL BAR HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED DRINKS AND OR GLASSWARE.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3RD HANDSINK INOPERABLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED GREY FLOORS IN CONTAINER BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH WATER AND ORGANIC DEBRIS POOLING IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 2, 2026

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 4 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN PREP AND ALL BARS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 0-5PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING STRENGTH ON SAID EQUIPMENT BETWEEN 50-100PPM AND MAINTAIN. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND FRYERS @55F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES, AND 4 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER, ALL BARS PREP AREAS IN SINK BASINS, ON LIQUOR WELLS AND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE SPACE IN HALL WHERE HANDSINK IS LOCATED AND ON SURFACES OF SPEED RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRI0RITY 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR AND HALL BAR HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED DRINKS AND OR GLASSWARE.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES (COOLING UNITS, CABINETS, SHELVING) IN MAIN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3RD HANDSINK INOPERABLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREY FLOORS IN CONTAINER BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH WATER AND ORGANIC DEBRIS POOLING IN SAID SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 18, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 9, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 17, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND SANITIZE THE ICE BINS AT THE OUTDOOR PATIO BAR.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN BAR AND OUTSIDE PATIO BAR.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN THE SINGLE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

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