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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Oct 9, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST 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, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13//NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
4-202.16//NOTED RUSTED DOORS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN----- 4-501.11//NOTED BASE OF BACK SPLASH ATTACHED TO FLAT TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GASH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR 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.
4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES 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.
6-501.11//NOTED LOOSE DOOR HANDLE AT MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-201.11//NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 21, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CORNED BEEF 46 F,BACON 68.1F IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR AND CHICKEN WINGS 46.2 F, BACON 46 F IN WALK-IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 5.5 LBS VALUED AT $80.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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.
NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO 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 TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES 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 DRY SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
NOTED RUSTED DOORS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND REPAINT OR 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.
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #:2584400 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/23 "(55) 6-201.11---MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING." MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. 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.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.
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.
4-602.13--INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BOX COOLER BEHIND THE BAR DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE BOX BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH POOLING/STANDING LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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---MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES ----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACED. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 27, 2023
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HOT WATER IS UNABLE TO DISPENSE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT TURNING ON THE VALVE FROM UNDER THE SINK, WHICH CREATES A SPRAYING LEAK UNDER THE SINK AND ONTO THE FLOOR AND WALLS. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 63.3F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER DISPENSING FROM THE HOT WATER NOZZLE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND LEAK REPAIRED UNDER THE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. 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.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.
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 TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING AND CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND GREASE.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BOX COOLER BEHIND THE BAR DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF THE BOX BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH POOLING/STANDING LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE METAL EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS VENTILATION FILTER/COVER IN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.
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 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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.
ALL PREP AND WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE ALL REFRIGERATION, BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, ICE MACHINE AND WALKWAY THROUGH ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS COMPLETELY. NO OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES -----FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR UNDER ALL SINKS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL -----HOLES IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEAL. THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE KITCHEN WINDOW WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACED ----METAL WALL PLATE ON THE WALL OF THE MENS WASHROOM WITH OPEN SEAL/OPEN CREVICE. MUST SEAL.
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.