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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. 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 REPAIR TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR.
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 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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.
NOTED SMALL WOODEN PLANK AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO FILL SPACE TO KEEP LOOSE OVEN DOOR CLOSED. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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 ENCRUSTED GREASE IN EXHAUST VENTS ON KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, BOXES KEPT ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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
NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 8, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15--- BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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.
6-201.11---: NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11---- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. 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.
: 5-501.115--- ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 29, 2023
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED. THE MACHINE TAG IS HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, REPLACED, AND PROPERLY SANITIZED. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION: NO 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE MENU INCORRECTLY DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF MENU ITEMS THAT ARE NOT RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN SOUP. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS THAT MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ONLY ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO 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.
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ----BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. 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.
BROKEN/MISSING FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE TO INCLUDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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.
ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 45.3F. NO FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO 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.
NOTED OVER A HUNDRED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, UNDER SINKS, ICE BINS AROUND COOLERS. ALSO NOTED ARE A FEW AMOUNTS AT THE BASEMENT SERVICE SINK AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. 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.
CRACKED AND DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 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.
NOTED ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----HOLES IN THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED THE RAW BRICK WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREA WITH SHEDDING/FLAKING BRICK DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED SOME DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT OF THE KITCHEN. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AREA. 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.