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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Nov 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. ALL EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN VERIFICATION.
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, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN BAR SIDE AREA WITH 1/4IN SPACE BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND 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.
4-101.19 OBSERVED TWO-DOOR FREEZER COVERED IN PEELING PROTECTIVE FILM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 10, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN BAR SIDE AREA WITH 1/4IN SPACE BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND 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.
OBSERVED TWO-DOOR FREEZER COVERED IN PEELING PROTECTIVE FILM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 6, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. WATER FILTERATION LINE CONNECTED TO HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINE AND MAINTAIN SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH OTHER DRY STORAGE FOOD, ETC. INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND 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.