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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 13, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,DELIME DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR SERVICE STATION.
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
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 12, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN,BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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 AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER,ON UNDERSIDE OF WIRE RACK BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND ADDITIONAL RACK NEXT TO THAT ONE IN MAIN PREP AREA,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-UPPER WALL AT CEILING TILES,ON WALL BRACKET OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,ON TOP OF GLUE BOARD,ON LOWER WALL BASE OF PREP TABLE,CREVICE OF WALL PANELING BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ON WALL BASES AND ON FLOOR,CRAWLING ON CO2 TANKS,A HOLE IN CORNER & GAP ACROSS THE TOP OF LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ALSO APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAR AREA AND ON WALLS AT BEVERAGE STATION AND DINING AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/26.(PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT NEAR MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE FILTER CART,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.
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.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND REAR DISH AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CREVICES AND CRACKS IN WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP 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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 6, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT END OF GRILL/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.
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 TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ENTRYWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO AIR DRY OR STORE MOPS SO AS NOT TO SOIL FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN USE.
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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
Low temp dish washing machine at bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0 ppm obtained on Cl test strip. machine was running on empty sanitizer containers. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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.
Fly traps noted over clean utensils. instructed to keep away of open food and clean utensils.
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.