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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Nov 21, 2025
Pass
3 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 SINKS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP TABLES.
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 DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 19, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 19, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11----FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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
Complaint
Apr 11, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-10-23 REPORT #2579931 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR ICE SHOOT AND INTERIOR BIN WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN TALL COOLER AND DEEP FRYER, 10-15 BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, 10- 15 UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. NOTED 5-10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAGE IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS, MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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.
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST 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.
NOTED A SMALL PAN INSIDE THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS TO BE STORED INVERTED THE THE FOOD ITEMS.----ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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.
DISH/PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETE TURN WATER OFF WITH A STEADY SLOW TRICKLE/LEAK OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,GREASE AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK WITH COTTON LIKE INSULATION. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLR. BAR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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.