OBSERVED LEAK AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON FLOOR OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 14, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,TECHNICIAN ON SITE, 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.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH EXCESS LITTER STRAWS AND BROKEN GLASS DEBRIS ETC. UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 14, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED ENGINEER STAFF.OBSERVED THE HOT WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SAID SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WERE' ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE (ACCESSIBLE) FOR USE 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.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE (2) TWO ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS,DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AT ALL TIMES.
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 IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CUT SLICED HAM AT 50.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2.5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $20.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.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 READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS)STORED IN WALK-IN-COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS (PASTA,BEANS AND BEAN SOUP ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR 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 GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE LOCATED IN THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS ALSO,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING 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 WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK 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.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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.
OBSERVED 1 (ONE) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE 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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 14, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 14, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SINK AT THIRD FLOOR BAR IN LOBBY USED FOR OBTAINING WATER OR DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR OBTAINING WATER OR DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE AT THIRD FLOOR BAR IN LOBBY.
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 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 5, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
4-904.11: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN SELF SERVICE DINING AREA FOR GUESTS ON THIRD FLOOR THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED LAYING IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND BY CONSUMERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 1, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.2-97.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THIRD FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND FOURTH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.6-58.6F(HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 47.8F, SALMON 53.6F, PASTA 47.6F, YOGURT 51.6F, FRENCH TOAST 55.2F, CHEESE 53.1F, LOBSTER 47.7F, COOKED MUSHROOMS 58.6F, CHICKEN SAUSAGE 57.7F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 57.6F, DICED TOMATOES 50.9F, PORK SAUSAGE 53.1F, PICO DE GALLO(DICED TOMATOES)54.1F AND HAM 50.9F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. 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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 37.3F AFTER REPAIR. 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 LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOURTH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR INNER DINING PREP AREA AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON EDGE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE IN HALLWAY ON THIRD FLOOR. SHIELDS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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 KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS IN SELF SERVICE DINING AREA FOR GUESTS ON THIRD FLOOR THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED LAYING IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND BY CONSUMERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 13, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 16, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/SERVING STATION AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. 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.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR.
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 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASWING SINK IN FRON BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. 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.