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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Aug 20, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL AND REGULARLY 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE 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, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 7, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TOP UNDER THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE UTENSILS INTENDED FOR USE IN PROPER PLACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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 THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.
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 THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPEMENT AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 THE WALL COVING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 16, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TOP UNDER THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE UTENSILS INTENDED FOR USE IN PROPER PLACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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 THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.
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 THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPEMENT AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 THE WALL COVING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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.
5-501.115 LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ENCLOSED TRASH CORRAL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.
6-501.12 BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE 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, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 13, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOUPS AND GRILLED ONIONS IN THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 100-105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HOT-HELD FOODS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF FOOD AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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.
OBSERVED LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ENCLOSED TRASH CORRAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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 BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE 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, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NO LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(OREGANO). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENTS COMMON NAME.
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.
OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
OBSERVED INTERIOR FLOOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE AND VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.