4-501.11 OBSERVED COVER FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENT OF UPRIGHT COLD-HOLD UNIT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/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, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 21, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: 2 PANS RAW CHICKEN AT 48.7F, AND RAW EGGS AT 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FOAM CAULKING ON WALL NEAR HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR WALKIN COOLER, AND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND COLD HOLD UNIT NEXT TO IT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN MAIN BAR AREA, IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR SPICES, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. 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.
OBSERVED COVER FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENT OF UPRIGHT COLD-HOLD UNIT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/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.
OBSERVED WAREWASHING HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING DUE TO TWISTED PIPE HOSE. INSTRUCTED 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 7, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED AN OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE SEALED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IMPROPERLY COOLING. COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS PILED HIGH IN A LARGE, DEEP METAL CONTAINER WITH A METAL LID ON A PREP TABLE AT 111.2F AND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED POTATOES, PILED HIGH IN LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS WITH METAL LIDS AT 105.F. COOK STATED THE FOODS WERE PREPARED THREE HOURS PREVIOUS. NO FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR REHEATING THE FOODS TO START THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN OR TO ENSURE THE FOODS REHEATED TO 165 F. FOODS DISCARDED. 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.
NO FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOTED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
EXTERIOR OF 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.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER REAR METAL TABLES FOR ELEVATION. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MISSING CEILING TILE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ABOVE THE REAR ROTISSERIE. MUST REPLACE.----RAW WOODEN FLOOR AT ENTRANCE TO THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE 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.
NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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 1-25-24 REPORT #2588595 NOT CORRECTED. #16- SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #49-: RUSTY, METAL RACK SHELVING IN BAR WALK-IN COOLER.---RUSTY METAL SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT ALL.#47---TORN RUBBER DOOR CURTAINS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. #47--MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.#51- LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN THE BASEMENT (EASTSIDE) ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #55-NOTED EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E)--- SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. 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.
: 6-201.11--- NOTED EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PIZZA PREP OVEN. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS FLOOR LINER OR WALL BASEBOARD UNDER AND NEXT TO THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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
6-202.11---- CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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.
: 2-102.13---- NOTED CURRENT SERVER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CURRENT ON ALL.
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.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---- RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AND LEG OF THE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----TORN RUBBER DOOR CURTAINS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. : 4-501.11---- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE BAR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. DOOR HANDLE OF SAME COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE BOTH.----MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
4-601.11(B)---: RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS.---RUSTY METAL SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT ALL.----INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVENS WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. 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.
5-205.15--- LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN THE BASEMENT (EASTSIDE) ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.----LEAK UNDER THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 23, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
DURING THE INSPECTION THE DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINK DID NOT CONSISTENTLY MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 100F. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHED 93.2F THEN WHILE THE ADJACENT DISHWASHING MACHINE RAN THROUGH ITS RINSE CYCLE THE TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK RAPIDLY DECREASES TO 39.2F. A PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND RESOLVED THE PROBLEM AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK.----ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PATIO DINING SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AND LEG OF THE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----TORN RUBBER DOOR CURTAINS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS.---RUSTY METAL SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAINT ALL.----INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVENS WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. 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 EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PIZZA PREP OVEN. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS FLOOR LINER OR WALL BASEBOARD UNDER AND NEXT TO THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE 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.
SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. 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 APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ENCLOSED PATIO DINING ROOM SERVER STATION BEING USED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH GLASSWARE, WATER PITCHERS, CONDIMENTS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND TREATING AREA FOR RODENTS. 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.
LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN THE BASEMENT (EASTSIDE) ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.----LEAK UNDER THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.-----CLOGGED/FROZEN UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REMOVE ICE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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.
NOTED CURRENT SERVER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CURRENT ON ALL.
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.