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Jun 24, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS SEATING ITEMS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS, BEHIND THE STAIRS, AND TO THE EAST OF THE STAIRWELL IN THE ENCLOSED COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR LONG TERM STORAGE.
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.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR TO HAVE VARIOUS SHELVES OF RAW WOOD THAT IS NOT PAINTED, FINISHED, OR SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE IN THE COOLERS.
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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO NOT BE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS ARE SOILED HEAVILY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AS WELL AS DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USE, OR 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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOUTH/RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE MISSING A COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR TO HAVE VENT COVERS MISSING ON THE CEILING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH BATHROOMS HAVE COVERED VENTS THAT ARE EASILY 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source