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The full inspection history
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Jun 23, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-203.13-- MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
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, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jun 9, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
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.
ONE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE FACILITY WITH SHARED ENTRANCE/EXIT TO HAND WASHING SINK AREA FOR TWO OF THE THREE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE TWO WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FRONT BAR, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SECURED WITH NO OPEN GAPS OR OPEN CREVICES.----BUMPY AND UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SMOOTH DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. 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.