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The full inspection history
2 inspections
Canvass
Oct 29, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM FAUCET. NOTED HAND SINK AT BAR LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 25, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA (ALONG COLD-HOLDING LINE) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN 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 BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELLED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LABELS STATING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (CUPS, TO-GO CONTAINERS, LIDS) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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 DRAIN PLUMBING OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE OF LEAKS.
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 LID ON OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT COVERS RECEPTACLE CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID AND MAINTAIN ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS: FLOOR OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA SOILED WITH LOOSE ARTICLES AND DRIED SPILLS, UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE KITCHEN AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.